Definition of integral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: essential to completeness : constituent
an integral part of the curriculum
b(1)
: being, containing, or relating to one or more mathematical integers
(2)
: relating to or concerned with mathematical integration or the results of mathematical integration
c
: formed as a unit with another part
a seat with integral headrest
2
: composed of constituent parts
3
: lacking nothing essential : entire
integral
nounDefinition of integral (Entry 2 of 2)
: the result of a mathematical integration — compare definite integral, indefinite integral
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The first known use of integral was in 1551
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