integrated
UK[ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd]US[ˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɪd]
adj
having different parts or groups combined or coordinated to form a whole.
adj
(of an institution or body) not segregated or divided along racial, religious, or social lines.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
tegrate
ed
in
in, into, within
tegrate
to make whole, renew
ed
Etymology
the word 'integrated' originates from the latin verb 'integrare', meaning "to make whole, to renew". this verb itself is derived from the adjective 'integer', signifying "whole, untouched, complete", which is formed from the prefix 'in-' (meaning "not") and the root 'tag-' (to touch), suggesting something untouched and thus intact. the concept evolved from the literal sense of physical wholeness to the abstract notion of combining separate elements into a unified, harmonious system. the '-ed' participle form was adopted into english, solidifying its adjectival role to describe entities that have been brought together into a cohesive whole, whether in mechanical, social, or organizational contexts.
Analysis
Structure: in + tegrate + ed
- in: latin origin, a prefix meaning "in, into, within".
- tegrate: from latin 'integratus', the past participle stem of 'integrare', meaning "to make whole, renew". the root 'integer' means "whole, untouched".
- ed: old english origin, a suffix used to form the past participle of verbs, here functioning to create an adjective.
Examples
the new software features a fully integrated payment system.
the school district became one of the first in the nation to be fully integrated.
an integrated approach to healthcare considers both physical and mental well-being.