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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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 This collaborative approach, centered on creating integrative value rather than purely distributive wins, helps preserve and strengthen the long-term relationship. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Her integrative style creates deep connections between her students and learning. Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025 One engine of Samueli’s philanthropy, the Samueli Foundation, supports science, technology, engineering, and math education; integrative health; youth services; and social justice programs. IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 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 4 Jun. 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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