incorporation

noun

in·​cor·​po·​ra·​tion in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən 

plural incorporations

1

: the act or an instance of incorporating : something or the state of being incorporated

incorporation of a conquered territory into an empire

incorporation of new ideas into a business plan

Since silver is a conductor of heat, it was deemed inappropriate for hot drinks until the incorporation of wood, ivory, or bone handles made it possible to use silver for pots, hot water kettles, and the like.

—Allison Eckardt Ledes

… the U.S. delegation has been advocating reforestation and the incorporation of carbon in agricultural soils as a substitute for reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels.

—Bette Hileman

These examples show clean and clever design, thoughtful material selection, and incorporation of furniture or furniture-like elements.

—Bill Crosby

2

: creation or formation of a legal corporation

The American Maine-Anjou Association is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary of incorporation.

—American Beef Cattleman

Synonyms

• abstract
• avatar
• embodier
• embodiment
• epitome
• externalization
• genius
• icon
• ikon
• image
• incarnation
• instantiation
• manifestation
• objectification
• personification
• personifier

Examples of incorporation in a Sentence

the workers stood nervously before the company boss, for he was to them the incorporation of all that controlled their fate

Recent Examples on the Web

The firm meticulously crafted the interiors in a warm contemporary style that celebrates the surrounding landscape through huge expanses of glass and the incorporation of organic materials. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024

Treviño told the Associated Press that Thursday marked the first official petition from SpaceX related to incorporation. —William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024

The show’s one glitch is its occasional incorporation of contemporary art among the historical works. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024

The fame of Roberto Coin has expanded globally, with admirers and patrons ranging from Hollywood celebrities to those who appreciate the incorporation of Italian flair and craftsmanship in everyday life. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing incorporation

• pre-incorporation

Medical Definition

incorporation

noun

in·​cor·​po·​ra·​tion in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the process of taking in and uniting with something especially by chemical reaction

the incorporation of a radioisotope by living cells

2

: the psychological process of identifying with or introjecting something

the incorporation of the external world in the superego

—G. S. Blum