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incorporated

|in-cor-po-rat-ed|

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/ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪd/

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/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪtɪd/

(incorporate)

integrate into a whole

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
incorporateincorporatesincorporatedincorporatedincorporatingincorporation
Etymology
Etymology Information

'incorporated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incorporatus,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'corporare' meant 'to form into a body.'

Historical Evolution

'incorporatus' transformed into the Old French word 'incorporer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incorporate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to form into a body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formed into a legal corporation.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past participle form of 'incorporate'.

The new policies were incorporated into the existing framework.

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Adjective 1

formed into a legal corporation.

The company is now incorporated and operates under the name Tech Innovations Inc.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40