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consolidative

consolidative

8.0
Tending to join several things into one unit
  • adjective
  • /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪv/
translation icon : consolidativo
  • A consolidative approach was adopted to unify the various departments under one management.

Examples

  • The two companies entered into a consolidative merger to streamline their operations.

  • The consolidative approach helped streamline the process.

  • Medical imaging can reveal consolidative changes in lung tissue characteristic of certain diseases.

  • A consolidative strategy is essential for effective team management.

  • The two companies decided to pursue a consolidative merger to create a stronger market presence.

  • Using a consolidative strategy, the organization successfully combined resources from different teams.

  • A consolidative approach can help organizations work more efficiently by merging overlapping functions.

Synonyms

unified
vsconsolidative
127 4.1

Different parts join to make one whole

is about the tendency to produce that single whole
cohesive
vsconsolidative
38 6.3

Keeping people or parts united and working well

emphasizes the pressure or tendency that creates that cooperation
integrative
vsconsolidative
7 6.9

Helping bring different parts together into one whole

names the tendency to produce that combined functioning whole
unifying
vsconsolidative
4 3.7

Brings people or things together into one group

describes the tendency or effect that causes that gathering
integrated
vsconsolidative
2 3.8

Having different parts that work together as one

emphasizes the process that leads to that coordinated state
amalgamated
vsconsolidative
  • Formal
1 6.0

Joined together to form one thing

focuses on the tendency or force that causes such joining
unitive
vsconsolidative
1 7.5

Helps people come together and work as a group

refers to the tendency or effect that promotes that unity
consolidated
vsconsolidative
1 4.9

Combined into one unit from separate parts

is about the tendency or effect of bringing parts into one
amalgamative
vsconsolidative
  • Formal
8.9

That brings different things together into one group

describes the general tendency or effect rather than the finished result
merged
vsconsolidative
3.7

Joined together to form one thing

highlights the force or effect that brings those entities together
coalesced
vsconsolidative
6.1

Joined together to form one whole

points to the tendency or cause behind that coming together
combined
vsconsolidative
1.5

When things or people join to work as one unit

focuses on the tendency or action that makes such joining happen
conjoint
vsconsolidative
7.7

Joined by several people or groups to act as one

highlights the tendency or effect that causes that joining
reintegrative
vsconsolidative
7.5

Helping people join a group again after separation

is the general tendency to combine parts, not only to repair division

Antonyms

92 6.8

Making people disagree and split into groups

How Unifying

consolidative
8.0
combining
2.4
uncoupling
1 5.0

Surface Forms

consolidative positive

Morphology

consolidative = consolidate (transparent) = consolidate + ive

The adjective is formed directly from the verb 'consolidate' with the standard adjectival suffix '-ive', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word consolidative comes from the parts con- ('together') and solid ('solid' or 'firm'), so it shows the idea of pieces joining into one solid block. That's why something consolidative helps make parts into a single firm whole, whether it is departments merging or lung tissue becoming more solid.