incorporation
- 01 C1 Advanced
the act of including something so that it becomes a part of a larger whole.
the act of integrating or combining different elements into a single body or mass.
Simple“The incorporation of new evidence changed the way the scientists thought about the problem.”
In context“The seamless incorporation of traditional motifs into modern architecture requires a deep understanding of both historical context and contemporary materials.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the legal process of creating a new company or corporation.
the legal process of forming a corporate entity, which grants the business a separate legal identity from its owners.
Simple“The founders completed the incorporation of their startup last month.”
In context“The articles of incorporation must be filed with the state authorities before the business can legally issue shares to investors.”
Teacher's tipIn business contexts, 'Inc.' is the standard abbreviation for 'Incorporated'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
when a language combines a verb and a noun into a single word.
a morphological process where a lexical item, such as a direct object, is joined to a verb to form a single complex word.
Simple“Noun incorporation is a common feature in many indigenous languages.”
In context“The researcher argued that the specific type of incorporation observed in the dialect was a result of long-term contact with neighbouring language families.”
UsageUsed as an uncountable noun in general linguistic theory.
Synonyms
Usage incorporation massive · incorporation of marked · incorporation rapid
“This method allows researchers to track the incorporation of supplied labeled compounds into the metabolism of the holobiont, revealing which pathways are active.”
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.