unintegrated
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not integrated; not taken into or made a part of a whole: Refers to something that remains separate, distinct, or not assimilated into a larger system, group, or structure. 2. Separated or isolated from others or a main group: Describes a state of being set apart, often implying social, physical, or systemic separation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The unintegrated data from the old software caused compatibility issues. (The data was not made a part of the new system.)
- Despite living in the city for years, the immigrant community felt somewhat unintegrated. (They remained socially isolated from the main population.)
- The report highlighted the unintegrated nature of the various healthcare services. (The services were not combined into a coherent whole.)
Advanced Usage
- Sociological/Historical Context: Often used to describe groups that have been systematically excluded or kept separate from mainstream society.
- The policy resulted in unintegrated communities with limited access to resources.
- Technical/Systems Context: Used in computing, engineering, or business to describe components, data, or processes that operate independently and are not part of a unified system.
- The new module remains unintegrated with the core platform.
Variants and Related Words
- Disintegrated (adj): Having broken down or fallen apart into parts; the opposite of cohesive. (Note: This describes a state of breaking apart, whereas "unintegrated" describes never having been joined.)
- Reintegrate (verb): To integrate again or restore to a unified whole.
- Nonintegrated (adj): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "unintegrated."
Synonyms
- Separated: Placed or kept apart.
- Segregated: Set apart, often enforced by policy or social practice.
- Isolated: Detached or standing alone.
- Distinct: Recognizably different in nature; not a part of something else.
Antonyms
- Integrated: Combined to form a whole; desegregated.
- Assimilated: Absorbed and integrated into a wider culture or system.
- Unified: Made into or formed as a single unit.
- Incorporated: Included as part of a whole.
Adjective
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separated or isolated from others or a main group
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a segregated school system
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a segregated neighborhood
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not integrated; not taken into or made a part of a whole
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