Entry Word: integral

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing <a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness> — see inherent
2 impossible to do without <sheʼs an integral member of the basketball team> — see essential 1
3 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> — see complete 1