integral — essential or fundamental; necessary to make a complete whole
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: essential or fundamental; necessary to make a complete whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntɪɡrəl/
Example Sentences
- Coffee is integral to my morning routine - without it, I'm basically a zombie.
- The integral of x² is x³/3 plus a constant, which every calculus student learns to love (or fear).
- Teamwork is integral to achieving our project goals within the deadline.
integral
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/]
essential or fundamental; necessary to make a complete whole
Teamwork is integral to winning — every player matters on the court.
The central chip makes everything integral!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'integralis', derived from 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'untouched.' The Latin root relates to 'integrum' (whole, complete), combining the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'tangere' (to touch), literally meaning 'not touched' or 'intact.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + tangere (to touch) → integer (whole) + -al (adjective suffix) = integral (essential to wholeness)
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📝Examples
“Coffee is integral to my morning routine - without it, I'm basically a zombie.”
“The integral of x² is x³/3 plus a constant, which every calculus student learns to love (or fear).”
“Teamwork is integral to achieving our project goals within the deadline.”
“The company's environmental policy is integral to its corporate social responsibility.”
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