Synonyms of integral

integral

adjective

ˈin-ti-grəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrinsic
• inherent
• essential
• constitutional
• natural
• constitutive
• indigenous
• inner
• innate
• fundamental
• hereditary
• inherited
• immanent
• ingrained
• native
• distinctive
• basic
• elemental
• inbred
• hardwired
• characteristic
• inborn
• internal
• built-in
• congenital
• ingrain
• peculiar
• interior
• in one's blood
• normal
• deep-rooted
• typical
• regular
• habitual
• inmost
• inveterate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extrinsic
• extraneous
• foreign
• adventitious
• alien
• incidental
• surface
• accidental
• coincidental
• external
• exterior
• acquired
• superficial
• adscititious

2

as in essential

impossible to do without

she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig

Synonyms & Similar Words

• essential
• necessary
• required
• needed
• vital
• needful
• critical
• imperative
• crucial
• important
• must-have
• requisite
• indispensable
• all-important
• mandatory
• compulsory
• of the essence
• key
• basic
• prerequisite
• fundamental
• major
• meaningful
• organic
• central
• necessitous
• obligatory
• substantial
• significant
• momentous
• urgent
• persistent
• insistent
• pressing
• consequential
• nonelective
• material
• weighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unnecessary
• needless
• nonessential
• unwanted
• dispensable
• unimportant
• external
• insignificant
• undesired
• extra
• unessential
• unneeded
• inessential
• excess
• superfluous
• inconsequential
• extraneous
• surplus

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entire
• whole
• complete
• perfect
• full
• comprehensive
• total
• intact
• grand
• plenary
• extensive
• compleat
• undiminished
• maximal
• uncut
• exhaustive
• unabridged
• full-scale
• full-on
• full-fledged
• all-out
• full-blown
• full-out
• full-bore
• full-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• incomplete
• imperfect
• reduced
• cut
• diminished
• abbreviated
• abridged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of integral

As the seasons have progressed, numerous Young Sheldon characters have become integral parts of the show, with Mary and Meemaw becoming supporting characters, and Missy making regular appearances. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

The researchers also developed control systems combining model predictive control and proportional-integral-derivative control to steer and stabilize the robot. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Adeline Rudolph also plays an integral role as warrior princess Kitana in the flick full of crazy moves and extremely gory finishes. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026

The Indian government has rejected these moves, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026