integral

adjective

ˈin-ti-grəl How to pronounce integral (audio)
Definition of integralnext
1
as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers

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2
as in essential
impossible to do without she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig

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3
as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life

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Recent Examples of integral The Arrowverse shows became so integral to the network that the CW began regular crossover events. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Air connectivity, transportation infrastructure and affordability are integral parts of destination competitiveness. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026 Lingerie became an integral part of everyday dressing, with bras worn as tops and slipdresses appearing across the collections. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 New York, Paris or Rome have become integral to his stories, leaving images that stay with audiences long after the film ends. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for integral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
  1. intrinsic
  2. essential
  3. entire
  4. inherent
  5. necessary
  6. whole
  7. required
  8. complete
Adjective
  • This allowed the team to link the performance difference to the intrinsic properties of the molecules rather than the amount of available surface.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In its proxy statement, Oracle told investors the fact that Ellison and the co-CEOs’ options had no intrinsic value means the plan is working as intended.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
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  • The same report found that 73% of respondents call AI essential, but only 13% of organizations have integrated it into real workflows.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There are more details about his parents, a sojourn into San Francisco’s bustling Chinatown and an assertion of autonomy within the Trask household, of which Lee is an essential part.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • Not single pieces of treasured family heirlooms, or even a single chair — entire suites of furniture!
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026
  • While coach Paul Maurice was unable to confirm the severity of the injury in his postgame press conference, Florida fans are especially anxious, considering an ACL tear kept Barkov out for the entire season last year.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • In the end, George Bailey’s inherent goodness isn’t enough to save the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Turnover rates are often symptoms of larger structural challenges, some of which are inherent to trade work, the State of Skilled Trades report found.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of inherent
Adjective
  • The policy directs higher education institutions not to create a list of student names linked with immigration status or retain sensitive information, like a student or parent’s Social Security number, for longer than necessary.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of necessary
Adjective
  • That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This whole series has been about honoring the past without having to relive it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of whole
Adjective
  • The settlement includes a series of stipulations related to the number of theatrical films the combined company will release per year and the required budget for those films.
    — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Reaching that altitude, however, required GICON to rethink how such a turbine could be constructed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • Cupping treatments come in detoxifying and cellulite targeting versions, and there's a complete slate of massage, sugaring, waxing, aromatherapy, and hair and makeup options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Although Koerte believes Europe needs to develop greater AI capabilities, complete sovereignty remains a pipe dream.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of complete

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