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

Examples of integrative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Joellen Russell, a climate and integrative science professor at the University of Arizona and co-founder of the nonpartisan organization Science Moms, said people should be extra cautious about fresh lettuce and bag salad mixes. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The first stop is usually with Katherine Lozano, doctor of integrative medicine, for a consultation and analysis of your individual needs and goals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for integrative

• allocative
• appellative
• applicative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative

Medical Definition

integrative

adjective

in·​te·​gra·​tive ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv 

: tending to integrate

the integrative action of the nervous system