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 imaginationJ. A. McPherson

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These cross-silo collaborations are vital to merging diverse expertise, devising integrative solutions, and sparking breakthrough innovations. Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 This phrase embodies the principle of integrative negotiation, focusing on collaborative problem-solving rather than adversarial bargaining. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Online degree programmes in nurse education—Students’ perceptions and academic performance: An integrative review. Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Read more: Prevention & Treatment Supplements 9 Sources By Trang Tran, PharmD Tran is a Doctor of Pharmacy and an integrative health and wellness freelance writer based in Oregon. Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrative

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of integrative was in 1862

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“Integrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrative. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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