integrative
adjective
in·te·gra·tive
ˈin-tə-ˌgrā-tiv 
: serving to integrate or favoring integration : directed toward integration
the integrative powers of the human imagination—
J. A. McPherson
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This means moving beyond monolithic pattern matchers to structured, integrative architectures.
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Living longer and better through a comprehensive and integrative approach to health is the motto at Sha Mexico, a wellness clinic located in the Riviera Maya, on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula.
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In some cases, the watermelon diet can be downright dangerous, particularly for people with certain health conditions, said Shonali Soans, MS, RD, CDN, a dietitian in the integrative health and wellbeing program at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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However, the center also offers integrative weekend and weeklong workshops throughout the year covering a wide range of topics—including dance, yoga, leadership, permaculture, and scientific inquiry.
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Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Living longer and better through a comprehensive and integrative approach to health is the motto at Sha Mexico, a wellness clinic located in the Riviera Maya, on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 24 July 2025
In some cases, the watermelon diet can be downright dangerous, particularly for people with certain health conditions, said Shonali Soans, MS, RD, CDN, a dietitian in the integrative health and wellbeing program at Weill Cornell Medicine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
However, the center also offers integrative weekend and weeklong workshops throughout the year covering a wide range of topics—including dance, yoga, leadership, permaculture, and scientific inquiry.
—AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
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“Integrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrative. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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integrative
adjective
in·te·gra·tive
ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv
: tending to integrate
the integrative action of the nervous system
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