adjective
- not being a whole number; having a fractional or decimal part
- not essential or necessary to completeness; not forming an integral part
Usage: mathematics
Examples
- The value 3.5 is nonintegral because it contains a decimal portion.
- Nonintegral solutions to the equation were excluded from the final answer.
- The decorative elements were considered nonintegral to the building’s structure.
- Her role in the project was nonintegral and could be eliminated if necessary.
- The software handles both integral and nonintegral data types.
- These nonintegral components can be removed without affecting core functionality.