incorporated

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adjective

in·​cor·​po·​rat·​ed in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce incorporated (audio)
Synonyms of incorporatednext
1
: united in one body
2
: formed into a legal corporation

incorporated

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past tense and past participle of incorporate entry 1

Examples of incorporated in a Sentence

Adjective The company is incorporated in the state of Delaware.
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Mix thoroughly for several minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and well incorporated — as tender as bread dough. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Eatonville is nationally known as the nation’s first incorporated municipality with an all-African American government. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 The incorporated amendments were championed by councilmembers, including Pamela Campos, Peter Ortiz, Domingo Candelas, George Casey, Bien Doan, Rosemary Kamei, Anthony Tordillos, and David Cohen. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorporated

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of incorporated was in 1599

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