incorporation
UK: ɪnˌkɔː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən | US: ɪnˌkɔːr.pəˈreɪ.ʃən
n. the act of forming a legal corporation
n. the process of including or combining something into a whole
n. (rare) the embodiment of an idea or quality
The word traces back to Latin incorporare ("to embody"), from in- (into) + corpus (body). The root corpor evolved into English terms like "corporate" and "corpse," retaining the core idea of a unified body. The suffix -ation nominalizes the verb, reflecting the result of the action (e.g., forming a legal "body" or integrating parts). The term gained legal prominence in the 15th century with the rise of business entities as distinct legal "bodies."
The incorporation of the company was finalized last week.
His speech emphasized the incorporation of sustainable practices.
The artist’s work shows a brilliant incorporation of traditional techniques.
Legal fees for incorporation vary by jurisdiction.
The recipe relies on the gradual incorporation of ingredients.