redintegrate: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2 (Very rare)Highly formal, literary, archaic, and specialized (psychological/philosophical)
Quick answer
What does “redintegrate” mean?
To restore (something) to a state of wholeness, unity, or completeness.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
To restore (something) to a state of wholeness, unity, or completeness; to renew.
In psychology and philosophy, to reconstruct or reconstitute a whole from a part or fragment, especially in memory or perception. Historically, to bring back into existence or to make perfect again.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or meaning differences. The word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Slightly more likely to be encountered in British historical or academic texts, but the difference is marginal.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both corpora. Most contemporary encounters will be in specialized academic texts, historical literature, or as a deliberate archaism.
Grammar
How to Use “redintegrate” in a Sentence
[Subject] redintegrates [Object] (transitive)To redintegrate [Object] into [Whole]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “redintegrate” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The ancient ritual was believed to redintegrate the spiritual unity of the tribe.
- His aim was to redintegrate the fractured manuscript into its original form.
American English
- The philosopher argued that love seeks to redintegrate our sense of primal connection.
- Some therapies attempt to redintegrate the patient's sense of self.
adverb
British English
- The pieces fit together redintegratedly, as if never broken.
American English
- The community began to function redintegratedly after the reconciliation.
adjective
British English
- The redintegrated statue now stands complete in the museum.
- They celebrated their redintegrated alliance.
American English
- After years of work, they achieved a redintegrated ecosystem in the preserve.
- The manuscript's redintegrated text revealed the author's true intent.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in philosophical discussions about unity, wholeness, or the nature of objects. Also in historical psychology (e.g., associationist theory).
Everyday
Not used. Would sound archaic or pretentious.
Technical
Used in specialized philosophical and psychological discourse, particularly when discussing the relationship between parts and wholes or theories of memory.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “redintegrate”
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Antonyms of “redintegrate”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “redintegrate”
- Misspelling as 'reintegrate' in contexts where the archaic/technical nuance is required.
- Using it in everyday contexts where simpler words like 'restore' or 'fix' are appropriate.
- Pronouncing the first syllable like the colour 'red' /rɛd/ instead of /rɪ/ or /rɛd/ as part of the prefix.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Not exactly. While both involve making whole again, 'redintegrate' carries a stronger sense of restoring something to its original, fundamental, or perfect state of unity. 'Reintegrate' is more commonly used for rejoining a group or system (e.g., reintegrating into society).
Almost never in everyday language. Use 'redintegrate' only in highly formal, literary, or specialized academic contexts where the specific nuance of restoring an original, ideal wholeness is crucial. 'Restore' is the appropriate general term.
Its extreme rarity and archaic/literary register. Learners must recognize that it belongs to a very specific domain of usage and is not part of active, modern vocabulary outside certain scholarly discussions.
Yes, 'redintegration' is the noun form, meaning the act or process of redintegrating. It is also rare and used in the same formal or technical contexts.
To restore (something) to a state of wholeness, unity, or completeness.
Redintegrate is usually highly formal, literary, archaic, and specialized (psychological/philosophical) in register.
Redintegrate: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈdɪntɪɡreɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌrɛdˈɪn.tə.ɡreɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of the RED color of a stoplight turning back to GREEN: 'Re-d-integr-ate' is like making something integrated again (whole and complete) from the start.
Conceptual Metaphor
WHOLENESS IS INTEGRITY / RESTORATION IS A RETURN TO ORIGINAL FORM
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the technical use of 'redintegrate' most likely to be found?