First Known Use: circa 1586
Dictionary
integrate
verb in·te·grate \ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt\
: to combine (two or more things) to form or create something
: to make (something) a part of another larger thing
: to make (a person or group) part of a larger group or organization
in·te·grat·edin·te·grat·ing
Full Definition of INTEGRATE
transitive verb
1
: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
2
: to find the integral of (as a function or equation)
3
a : to unite with something else b : to incorporate into a larger unit
4
a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization b : desegregate <integrate school districts>
intransitive verb
: to become integrated
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Origin of INTEGRATE
Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer
Related to INTEGRATE
- Synonyms
- absorb, assimilate, co-opt, incorporate, embody
- Antonyms
- break down, break up, separate, unmix
INTEGRATE Defined for Kids
integrate
verb in·te·grate \ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt\
in·te·grat·edin·te·grat·ing
Definition of INTEGRATE for Kids
1
: to form into a whole : unite <Her music integrates jazz and rock.>
2
: to make a part of a larger unit <They help integrate immigrants into the community.>
3
: desegregate <The schools are being integrated.>
Medical Dictionary
integrate
transitive verb in·te·grate \ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt\
in·te·grat·edin·te·grat·ing
Medical Definition of INTEGRATE
: to form or blend into a unified whole : cause to undergo integration <an integrated personality>
—in·te·gra·tor \-ˌgrāt-ər\ noun
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