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integralessential 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/

Korean meaning: 필수적인, 통합된, 완전한 것이 되기 위해 없어서는 안 될

Korean pronunciation: **인**티그럴

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

integral concept
💡 Concept

The mechanic installs an integral belt to complete the engine

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integral rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The central chip makes everything integral!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootintegr-
Suffix--al

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.'

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🎵Rhyme

centralventral
central
ventral

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Coffee is integral to my morning routine - without it, I'm basically a zombie.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

essentialfundamentalcrucialvitalindispensable

Antonyms

unnecessaryoptionalperipheral

Related

integrateintegrityintegercompletewhole