integration

4 antonyms for integration — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — The act of combining separate parts, systems, or groups so that they work together as a single whole.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The act of combining separate parts, systems, or groups so that they work together as a single whole.

“The integration of the two companies' payroll systems took a year.”

combination merging unification consolidation incorporation integrating desegregation

Opposites

separation segregation fragmentation

2. noun

The process of bringing people of different racial or social backgrounds into the same schools, institutions, or communities on equal terms.

“The 1954 ruling paved the way for the integration of public schools.”

Opposites

segregation

3. noun mathematics

In mathematics, the operation of finding the integral of a function; the reverse of differentiation.

“Integration by parts is the quickest route to solving this one.”

Opposites

differentiation

Antonyms

separation segregation fragmentation differentiation

How to use integration

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Neutral. The software sense now dominates everyday business speech; the social sense carries historical weight and should be used carefully.

Etymology

From Latin integrare, "to make whole or complete", from integer, "whole".

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between integration and assimilation?

Integration means different groups coexisting as equal parts of one society while keeping their own identities. Assimilation means a minority group adopting the dominant culture and giving up its distinct traits. Integration is generally two-way; assimilation is one-way.

What does integration mean in software?

It means connecting two applications so that data flows between them without anyone copying it by hand. A payments integration, for example, lets your website talk directly to a card processor.

What is vertical integration?

It is when a company owns several stages of its own supply chain, such as a coffee brand that owns the farms, the roastery and the shops. It contrasts with horizontal integration, which is buying up competitors at the same stage.

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