Word
incorporation
Phoneticsin·cor·po·ra·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪnˌkɔɹpɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɪnkˌɔːpəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01inclusion or integration
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of including something so that it becomes a part of a larger whole.
n. the act of integrating or combining different elements into a single body or mass.
“The incorporation of new evidence changed the way the scientists thought about the problem.”
“The seamless incorporation of traditional motifs into modern architecture requires a deep understanding of both historical context and contemporary materials.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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02forming a company
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the legal process of creating a new company or corporation.
n. the legal process of forming a corporate entity, which grants the business a separate legal identity from its owners.
“The founders completed the incorporation of their startup last month.”
“The articles of incorporation must be filed with the state authorities before the business can legally issue shares to investors.”
Teaching tip
In business contexts, 'Inc.' is the standard abbreviation for 'Incorporated'.
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03linguistic compounding
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical · Academic
n. when a language combines a verb and a noun into a single word.
n. a morphological process where a lexical item, such as a direct object, is joined to a verb to form a single complex word.
“Noun incorporation is a common feature in many indigenous languages.”
“The researcher argued that the specific type of incorporation observed in the dialect was a result of long-term contact with neighbouring language families.”
Usage
Used as an uncountable noun in general linguistic theory.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “incorporation” in context.
Verb
01. facilitate the incorporation
“The new software was designed to facilitate the incorporation of user feedback into the design process.”
verb + noun
02. resist the incorporation
“Some local councils continue to resist the incorporation of their districts into the larger metropolitan area.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. formal incorporation
“The startup is preparing for its formal incorporation as a limited liability company next month.”
adj + noun
Noun
04. certificate of incorporation
“You must present the original certificate of incorporation to open a corporate bank account.”
noun + of + noun
05. incorporation of technology
“The rapid incorporation of technology in healthcare has revolutionized patient monitoring.”
noun + of + noun
06. incorporation massive
07. incorporation of marked
08. incorporation rapid
09. incorporation slight
10. incorporation steady
11. incorporation sudden
12. incorporation vast
In Japanese
admission; incorporation; enlistment
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Real-World Examples
“The incorporation of small amounts of platinum is essential for the catalytic activity of these materials, yet the surface chemistry of this photodeposited Pt co-catalyst remains poorly understood.” “This method allows researchers to track the incorporation of supplied labeled compounds into the metabolism of the holobiont, revealing which pathways are active.” Etymology
From Middle English incorporacioun, from Old French incorporacion, from Late Latin incorporatio. By surface analysis, incorporate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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