integrate
UK[ˈɪntɪɡreɪt]US[ˈɪntɪɡreɪt]
v
To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively.
v
To become part of a group or society and be accepted by its members.
v
In mathematics, to calculate the integral of a function.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
tegr
ate
in
not
tegr
touch
ate
verb suffix
Etymology
The word 'integrate' originates from the Latin past participle integratus, meaning "renewed" or "restored to wholeness". This, in turn, derives from the Latin verb integrare, "to make whole", which is built from the adjective integer meaning "whole" or "untouched". The core logic lies in the root in- (not) combined with tag- (a variant of tangere, to touch), thus literally meaning "untouched" or "intact". Over time, the concept of being untouched and complete evolved into the modern abstract sense of bringing separate parts together into a complete, unified whole.
Analysis
Structure: in (not) + tegr (touch) + ate (verb suffix)
- in: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "not" or "into".
- tegr: Latin origin, from the root of tangere (to touch). It is a variant spelling of 'tag' or 'tact'.
- ate: Latin origin, a suffix used to form verbs meaning "to make" or "to act upon".
Examples
The new software is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
The school has a program to help immigrant children integrate into the community.
To find the area under the curve, you must integrate the function.