Meaning & Definition of word "Incorporated"
Incorporated
/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪtɪd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of incorporate, meaning to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole.
- Example: The new features were incorporated into the software last week.
adjective:
- 1. Formed into a legal corporation; having the status of a corporation.
- Example: The startup became an incorporated entity to limit the personal liability of its founders.
- 2. Included as part of a whole; combined with a larger entity.
- Example: The company's policies are incorporated into the employee handbook.
Etymology
●Late Latin 'incorporatus', from Latin 'incorporare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incorporated entity:
A business structure recognized as a separate legal entity.
incorporated in:
Legally established in a specified location.
not-for-profit incorporated:
An organization formed to operate without profit, legally protected as a corporation.
Related Words
corporation:
A legal entity created under state law that is distinct from its owners.
legal entity:
An individual or organization that has legal rights and responsibilities.
merger:
A combination of two or more entities into one.
Slang Meanings of incorporated
Meaning: Incorporated as a fun way to say something is combined.
● Example Sentence: We're all incorporated now, just like the team!