integrating

[ in-ti-grey-ting ]

adjective

1. coming or bringing together into a whole; uniting or combining:

   Philosophy is an integrating discipline, as it puts all varieties of knowledge together and determines their overall significance.

2. blending with and becoming part of the dominant culture group, or aiding a minority group in this process:

   Forced to resettle in southwestern Asia in the 12th century, the easily integrating Kipchaks helped revive the weak economy there.

3. giving equal opportunity and consideration to one or more racial, religious, ethnic, or other minority groups in an organization, workplace, nation, etc.:

   In our cycling club we see storytelling as an integrating activity, with elderly and young people alike sharing their cycling experiences.

4. combining previously segregated neighborhoods, facilities, classes, etc., into one unified system:

   Apartheid was a deliberate, conscious attempt to block the racially integrating effects of the free market.

Other Words From

• self-in·te·grat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrating¹

First recorded in 1620–40; integrate ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

"Knowing from the past from my grandmother, integrating her school, people aren't going to like it, but in the long run I think it could be better for everybody," she said.

From BBC

He began integrating traditional techniques and patterns into his designs, and his work now includes a popular collection of cushions and throws, as well as a successful wallpaper collaboration.

From BBC

As the season progresses, Lynn is integrating younger talent like Fountain and Greene, not only developing them as contributors but also assessing the team’s future potential.

From Los Angeles Times

The report adds, while the model remains in development, it is expected “a 10-sport programme, fully integrating para competitions” will include “athletics and swimming as mandatory sports”.

From BBC

Now, women’s teams are integrating into clubs where the space wasn’t created with them in mind initially.

From BBC

Related Words

• amalgam
• fusion