integrative

/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪv/

adjective

  1. Combining separate parts, ideas, or approaches into a unified whole; tending to integrate.

    C1

    formal

    • "The course takes an integrative approach to science and the humanities."B2
    • "Her integrative theory brings together findings from several fields."C1

  2. In medicine, relating to treatment that combines conventional and complementary therapies.

    C2

    technical

    • "The clinic is known for its integrative medicine, pairing standard drugs with acupuncture and nutrition."C1
    • "He chose integrative therapy, which combines techniques from several therapeutic approaches."C1

Common mistakes

  • integrative medicine approach is better→an integrative medicine approach is better

    'integrative' is an adjective and needs a determiner/article before it in a noun phrase.

Collocations

integrative approachintegrative medicineintegrative therapyintegrative learningintegrative thinkingintegrative oncologyintegrative bargaining

Word family

integrateintegrationintegratedintegratorintegrativedisintegrate