integration - Master This Word
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integration Word Meanings
- the act of combining parts into a whole
- the process of bringing different groups together
- the incorporation of one thing into another
integration Example Sentences
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integration Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
integration Word Etymology
Integrate: in- = into + gratus = pleasing. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Picture a puzzle piece smoothly fitting into a larger picture, signifying unity.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
First I position my hands and move the parts toward each other. I push, pull, and adjust as the edges meet, feeling resistance and relief as the pieces settle. I hold steady and turn my attention to the whole, sensing how the separate bits start to work as one. I notice integration quietly emerging, the moment when plans, people, and pieces finally move in sync.
Real Context
Integration is the act of bringing separate parts into a unified whole. It covers blending systems, cultures, or ideas so they work together smoothly, and also the process of incorporating one thing into an existing structure. In societies, integration often means making diverse groups participate fully and on equal terms. In technology and business, it describes making different components function as a single system, such as integrating a new payment gateway with a website or combining departments after a merger. The term suggests harmony, compatibility, and coordinated functioning rather than simple addition.
Usage Reminders
- Think of integration as bringing parts together to work as one.
- Use into or with to show what is being integrated.
- Differentiate integration from addition or fusion.
- Common collocations include integration into, integration with, and integration of.
- In tech, talk about system integration; in society, social integration.
- Avoid using integrative when you mean integrated.
Common Misconceptions
- It's just about technology
- It's only about adding things, not making them work together
- It's mainly a math or biology term
- It always means merging identities in social contexts
- It doesn't involve a process or plan
Thinking Differences
In English, integration commonly blends technical interoperability with social inclusion; learners often confuse it with mere combination and overlook the need for coordinated functioning.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: integration into, integration with, integration of.
- Differentiate integration from addition or fusion.
- Practice both technical (systems) and social (inclusion) contexts.
- Pay attention to prepositions: integration into a system vs integration of components.
- Use synonyms like interoperability, incorporation, consolidation to vary language.
- Read real-world examples to see natural phrasing.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'integration'?
A.Expansion
B.Separation
C.Combination
D.Distraction
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'integration' correctly?
A.I separated the ingredients for the cake.
B.His ideas expanded but didn't integrate well.
C.The company decided to distract their employees.
D.The integration of different cultures enriched the community.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'integration'?
A.Segregation
B.Union
C.Isolation
D.Division
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'integration'?
A.Combination
B.Incorporation
C.Merging
D.Separation
Step 5: Mastery
How is 'integration' important in a work environment?
A.It leads to division among employees.
B.It creates barriers between team members.
C.It enhances collaboration and productivity.
D.It results in isolation and conflict.
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