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
J. A. McPherson
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Although herbal remedies may appear safe, many plants have toxic compounds, said Norma Fowler, professor in the department of integrative biology at the University of Texas, Austin. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 July 2022 Coach supervision provides organizations and team coaches an integrative solution of oversight, management and collaboration. Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 There’s not many people doing integrative care and meeting them at their home, or right in their home community in such an impactful way. Scientific American Custom Media, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 These integrative sessions, the day after each trip, were key to bonding the group and gaining an understanding of the mushrooms’ mysteries. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2022 Instead, leaders must build the integrative capacity of such groups for success. Irma Becerra, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Cooper is one of the many individuals who have experienced the benefits of art therapy, an integrative treatment that uses artistic self-expression as a means of improving mental health and well-being. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2022 Though she’s been trained in a more integrative style of medicine, her approach toward body acceptance was also shaped by her discovery of intuitive eating during medical school. Alexandra Ossola, Quartz, 19 June 2022 Executives are focused on an integrative system based on purpose, collaboration and partnership. Dax Grant, Forbes, 13 June 2022 See More
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 July 2022 Coach supervision provides organizations and team coaches an integrative solution of oversight, management and collaboration. Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 There’s not many people doing integrative care and meeting them at their home, or right in their home community in such an impactful way. Scientific American Custom Media, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 These integrative sessions, the day after each trip, were key to bonding the group and gaining an understanding of the mushrooms’ mysteries. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2022 Instead, leaders must build the integrative capacity of such groups for success. Irma Becerra, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Cooper is one of the many individuals who have experienced the benefits of art therapy, an integrative treatment that uses artistic self-expression as a means of improving mental health and well-being. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2022 Though she’s been trained in a more integrative style of medicine, her approach toward body acceptance was also shaped by her discovery of intuitive eating during medical school. Alexandra Ossola, Quartz, 19 June 2022 Executives are focused on an integrative system based on purpose, collaboration and partnership. Dax Grant, Forbes, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
integrative
adjective
in·te·gra·tive ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv
: tending to integrate
the integrative action of the nervous system