Integral

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntəɡrəl/

Integral (adjective)

  1. Very important and necessary for something to be complete.
  2. Forming a whole, with nothing missing.

Examples

  • Trust is an integral part of any relationship.
  • Communication is integral to team success.

Common collocations: integral part, integral role, integral component, integral design, integral approach

Integral (noun)

  1. A mathematical operation used to find areas under curves.

Examples

  • Calculating the integral can be complex.
  • The integral of the function was needed.

Synonyms of Integral

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Integral

  • — When describing something not crucial to the whole.
  • — When describing something unnecessary or excessive.