Integrative: meaning, definitions and examples
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integrative
[ ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪv ]
approach to healthcare
Relating to a form of medical treatment that combines conventional treatments with alternative therapies to promote overall well-being.
Synonyms
combined, comprehensive, holistic.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| integrative |
Repeated due to error. Please refer to the initial description. |
| holistic |
Best used in contexts where the focus is on the entire system or entity rather than individual parts, often in health, wellness, or environmental settings.
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| combined |
Useful for talking about the result of joining two or more things together, often in everyday or casual contexts.
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| comprehensive |
Typically used to describe something that is thorough and all-encompassing, often seen in formal contexts such as reports, studies, or plans.
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Examples of usage
- Many patients prefer an integrative approach to healthcare, combining traditional medicine with holistic practices.
- Integrative medicine focuses on treating the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Translations
Translations of the word "integrative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 integrativo
🇮🇳 समग्र
🇩🇪 integrativ
🇮🇩 integratif
🇺🇦 інтегративний
🇵🇱 integracyjny
🇯🇵 統合的 (とうごうてき)
🇫🇷 intégratif
🇪🇸 integrativo
🇹🇷 bütünleştirici
🇰🇷 통합적 (통합적인)
🇸🇦 تكاملي
🇨🇿 integrační
🇸🇰 integračný
🇨🇳 整合的 (zhěnghé de)
🇸🇮 integrativen
🇮🇸 samþættur
🇰🇿 интегративті
🇬🇪 ინტეგრაციული
🇦🇿 inteqrativ
🇲🇽 integrativo
Etymology
The term 'integrative' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'integrat-' meaning 'renewed, restored'. It gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of alternative medicine practices and the recognition of the importance of holistic health approaches.
See also: disintegrate, disintegrated, integratable, integrate, integrated, integrating, integration, reintegrate.