Integrate
/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪt/noun
To combine parts into a whole or to make someone or something part of a larger group or system.
Did you know?Integrate comes from Latin integrare, tied to integer, meaning “whole” or “untouched,” the same ancient root behind integer — as in something kept complete and unbroken.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teng-
“To be strong, firm, or in good condition.”
Latin
Latin
integer
“Whole, untouched, uninjured.”
Latin
Latin
integrare
“To make whole again; renew; restore.”
Late Latin
Latin
integratus
“Made whole or restored.”
16th Century
English
integrate
“To make complete or whole; to combine into a unified body.”
Modern English
English
integrate
“To combine parts into a whole or bring into equal participation in a system or group.”