integrative

/ˈɪntəˌgreɪdɪv/
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Definitions of integrative
  1. adjective
    combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole
    synonyms:
    collective
    forming a whole or aggregate
    combinative, combinatory
    marked by or relating to or resulting from combination
    integrated
    not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups
    combinative, combinatorial, combinatory
    relating to or involving combinations
    compositional
    arranging or grouping
    consolidative, unifying
    combining into a single unit
    endogenetic, endogenic
    of rocks formed or occurring beneath the surface of the earth
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    antonyms:
    disintegrative
    tending to cause breakup into constituent elements or parts
    clastic
    of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)
    decompositional
    causing organic decay
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  2. adjective
    tending to consolidate
    synonyms: consolidative
    centralising, centralizing
    tending to draw to a central point
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