Definition

Formed into a legal corporation or combined into one entity.

Example

The company was incorporated in 1995 and has grown significantly since then.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new company that is incorporated in our city?

Yeah, I read about it online!

I think it's great that they're incorporated here; it could bring more jobs.

Absolutely, and it'll be nice to see more businesses thriving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incorporated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "corporare" (meaning to form into a body). The word "incorporated" means formed into a single body or entity, often used in a legal context to describe a company that has been formed into a recognized legal entity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'forming into a body' — 'in-' means into, and 'corporare' means to form. This helps you remember that incorporated refers to something that has been formed into a single legal entity.

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