integrative

adjective

in·​te·​gra·​tive ˈin-tə-ˌgrā-tiv How to pronounce integrative (audio)
: serving to integrate or favoring integration : directed toward integration
… the integrative powers of the human imagination.—J. A. McPherson

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Numerous healthcare innovations, integrative therapies and emerging treatments are currently being studied across the country. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Why People Misunderstand This Intelligence The first mistake people make is confusing integrative intelligence with being broadly knowledgeable. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 In that liberatory spirit, the new press’s editorial process is integrative by design. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Her role has been to help shape that into a women’s health unit that is evidence-based, integrative and, crucially, personal. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for integrative

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1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of integrative was in 1862

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integrative

adjective
in·​te·​gra·​tive ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv How to pronounce integrative (audio)
: tending to integrate
the integrative action of the nervous system
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