incorporated
Incorporated (adj) means formally established as a legal company, usually one where shareholders' liability is limited. Example: “The business became incorporated last year to protect the founders from personal liability.”
How to Use Incorporated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSet up as an official, legally separate company, often shown by "Inc." after the name.
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What does “incorporated” mean?
The word “incorporated” means formally established as a legal company, usually one where shareholders' liability is limited. In plain terms, set up as an official, legally separate company, often shown by "Inc." after the name.
How do you pronounce “incorporated”?
“Incorporated” is pronounced ihng-KAW-puh-ray-tihd (/ɪŋˈkɔɹpəɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “incorporated” in a sentence?
Here is “incorporated” used in a sentence: “The business became incorporated last year to protect the founders from personal liability.”
What is the opposite of “incorporated”?
The opposite of “incorporated” — its antonyms — is unincorporated.
What part of speech is “incorporated”?
“Incorporated” is an adjective.
Is “incorporated” a common word?
“Incorporated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "incorporated" and "unincorporated"?
An "incorporated" business is formally established as a legal company, usually with limited liability for its shareholders. An "unincorporated" business, such as a sole trader or ordinary partnership, has no separate legal identity, so the owners are personally responsible for its debts.
What is the difference between "incorporated" and "limited"?
Both indicate a registered company with limited liability. "Incorporated" (Inc.) is common in the United States, while "Limited" (Ltd) is the usual term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries.