încorporate

Incorporate with standard English spelling is a verb meaning to combine or include one thing within another, or to form a legally recognized corporation. The diacritic form “încorporate” is not standard in English and may appear only in texts that use non‑ASCII characters or when the word is borrowed into other languages. In ordinary writing, you might say a manufacturer will incorporate new features into a product or that a startup will incorporate in Delaware. The related forms incorporated and incorporation are widely used in business, law, and planning contexts.

Originating from Latin incorporare, formed by in- “into” + corpus “body,” the word entered English in the 15th century with the sense of uniting parts. The corporate sense—creating a separate legal entity—developed later and remains central to business law. In many jurisdictions, incorporation involves filing articles of incorporation, selecting a corporate form, issuing shares, and meeting governance and regulatory requirements. Other uses of the verb describe integrating elements into a system or plan, such as incorporating feedback, data, or ingredients.

Usage notes and related terms: although the diacritic spelling “încorporate” may be seen occasionally, it is not standard in English and should be avoided in formal writing. Synonyms include merge, integrate, and combine; the noun form is incorporation, and the adjectival form is incorporated or incorporating.