adjective
- necessary to make a complete whole; essential
- included as part of a whole rather than supplied separately
noun
- a mathematical expression representing the area under a curve or the reverse of differentiation
Usage: mathematics
Examples
- Music is an integral part of the ceremony.
- The kitchen has an integral dishwasher.
- Good communication skills are integral to success in business.
- The integral design eliminates the need for separate components.
- Students learn to calculate integrals in calculus class.
- The definite integral gives the exact area under the curve.
- Safety features are integral to the car’s design.