incorporate
UK[ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt]US[ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt]
v
To include something as part of a whole.
v
To form a legal corporation.
adj
Formed into a legal corporation.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
corpor
ate
in
into, in
corpor
body
ate
to make, become, or act upon
Etymology
The word 'incorporate' has a direct lineage from Latin. It is built from the prefix 'in-' (into), the root 'corpor-' (body, from 'corpus'), and the verb-forming suffix '-ate'. The literal Latin meaning was "to form into a body". This concrete sense evolved logically in English. Legally, it came to mean "to form into a legal body or corporation". More broadly, it signifies the act of bringing separate elements together into a single, unified whole, much like combining parts to form a physical body.
Analysis
Structure: in + corpor + ate
- in: Latin origin, meaning "into, in". A prefix indicating inward motion or inclusion.
- corpor: Latin origin, from "corpus", meaning "body". A root denoting a physical or organized body.
- ate: Latin origin, a suffix forming verbs meaning "to make, become, or act upon".
Examples
The new design will incorporate feedback from our users.
They decided to incorporate the business to limit personal liability.
The sauce is light, yet incorporates a rich blend of herbs.