Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'integrative'

English Word: integrative

Key Russian Translations:

• интегративный [ɪn.tʲɪ.ɡraˈtʲiv.nɨj] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in academic, medical, and educational contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective forms and technical vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

интегративный: [ɪn.tʲɪ.ɡraˈtʲiv.nɨj]

Note on интегративный: The stress is on the third syllable ("tiv"). Pay attention to the palatalized 't' sound, which is common in Russian adjectives. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to the process of integrating or combining parts into a whole, often in educational, psychological, or medical contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• интегративный - Used in formal settings like psychology or education to describe methods that combine multiple approaches, e.g., integrative therapy.

Usage Examples:

• Интегративный подход в образовании помогает объединить разные дисциплины для лучшего обучения.

  An integrative approach in education helps combine different disciplines for better learning.

• В психологии интегративный метод сочетает элементы когнитивной и поведенческой терапии.

  In psychology, the integrative method combines elements of cognitive and behavioral therapy.

• Эта интегративная программа включает как теоретические, так и практические занятия.

  This integrative program includes both theoretical and practical sessions.

• Интегративные техники в медицине часто используются для лечения хронических заболеваний.

  Integrative techniques in medicine are often used for treating chronic illnesses.

• В бизнесе интегративный анализ помогает интегрировать данные из различных источников.

  In business, integrative analysis helps integrate data from various sources.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

As an adjective, "интегративный" follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which are based on gender, number, and case. It is a regular adjective and declines like most others ending in -ый.

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • комплексный (kompleksnyy) - More general, implying a comprehensive approach, often used interchangeably in educational contexts.
  • синтетический (sinteticheskiy) - Emphasizes synthesis, suitable for scientific discussions.
• Antonyms:
  • раздельный (razdel'nyy) - Implies separation or division, contrasting with integration.
  • изолированный (izolirovannyy) - Suggests isolation, used in contexts like isolated systems versus integrative ones.

Related Phrases:

• Интегративный подход (Integrativnyy podkhod) - Refers to an integrative approach, commonly used in therapy or education to mean a holistic method.
• Интегративная терапия (Integrativnaya terapiya) - Integrative therapy, a phrase in psychology for combining multiple treatment methods.
• Интегративное обучение (Integrativnoye obucheniye) - Integrative learning, describing educational strategies that blend subjects.

Usage Notes:

"Интегративный" directly corresponds to the English "integrative" in technical fields, but it's more formal in Russian and less common in casual speech. Use it in academic or professional writing; for everyday contexts, opt for simpler synonyms like "комплексный". Be mindful of declension to match the noun it modifies, as Russian grammar requires agreement in gender, number, and case. When choosing among translations, "интегративный" is preferred for precise, borrowed terminology from English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "интегративный" without proper declension, e.g., saying "интегративный метод" in a genitive context where it should be "интегративного метода".

  Correct: Ensure the adjective agrees with the noun, e.g., "в интегративном методе" (in the integrative method). Explanation: Russian adjectives must decline, unlike English, so learners often forget this, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Confusing it with "интегральный" (integral), which relates to mathematics or essential parts.

  Correct: Use "интегративный" for holistic integration, not "интегральный". Explanation: These words look similar but have distinct meanings; mixing them can cause misunderstandings in technical discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, "интегративный" often appears in discussions of Soviet-era psychology, influenced by figures like Lev Vygotsky, who emphasized integrated learning. This reflects a broader cultural value on holistic approaches in science and education, contrasting with more fragmented Western models in some contexts.

Related Concepts:

• Синтез (sintez) - Synthesis
• Голизм (golizm) - Holism
• Междисциплинарный (mezhdisciplinarnyy) - Interdisciplinary