noun
integration
in-tih-GRAY-shuhn/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/
The joining of separate parts so they participate in one whole.
The pieces' integration forms one complete circular mosaic.
Etymology
The underlying idea is an act of making whole. The Latin noun could mean renewal or restoration; the selected sense focuses on bringing separate parts together as one whole.
In context
Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner Unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being
More examples
- Language classes support newcomers’ integration into the community.
- School integration brings students of different races into shared classrooms.
- The software supports integrations with several payment systems.
Forms
integration · integrations
integrate verb — To join separate parts into one whole.
Similar words
- unification
- Emphasizes making separate groups or systems into one entity.
- combination
- May bring things together without making them function as one.