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Meaning of integral
The primary meaning of the word "integral" is something that is necessary or essential for completeness.
Etymology of integral
The word "integral" comes from the Latin word "integralis," meaning "whole" or "entire," which is derived from "integrare," meaning "to renew" or "to restore," and "in" meaning "into" and "tangere" meaning "to touch"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is complete or whole
Synonyms
essential
necessary
vital
crucial
important
fundamental
intrinsic
inherent
innate
inborn
inherent
intrinsic
innate
inbred
indigenous
built-in
intrinsic
component
constituent
elemental
innate
integral
internal
inherent
indwelling
inmost
inner
interior
intrinsic
intrinsic
innate
inbred
indigenous
built-in
constitutional
congenital
connate
immanent
essential
necessary
vital
crucial
important
fundamental
Definitions
- Essential or necessary for completeness
- * Relating to or belonging to the most basic or fundamental part of something
- * (Mathematics) relating to or denoting the integral of a function
Usage Examples
- The new policy is an integral part of our overall strategy
- * She played an integral role in the development of the new product
- * The integral of the function is used to calculate the area under the curve
Antonyms
nonessential
unnecessary
unimportant
irrelevant
insignificant
minor
secondary
peripheral
extraneous
external
incidental
accidental
dispensable
expendable
disposable
auxiliary
supplementary
secondary
marginal
negligible
inconsequential
unconnected
unrelated
extrinsic
external
superficial
surface-level
ancillary
adjunct
secondary
incidental