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 benefit brings together figures from the art, film, fashion and entertainment worlds while raising funds for LACMA’s broader mission and its efforts to make film a more integral part of the museum’s programming. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 The Civic Circles movement was one of the most effective grassroots elements of the Orbán political machine, of which Magyar was an integral part until his break with the party in 2024. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 Mortensen wanted to call specific attention to Main Street’s windows, which celebrate those who were integral to the development of the park. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Hunter constructed a wooden back porch (with soundscape, empty milk bottles, washboard and broom) and a moveable front stoop in the BMRC Gallery — integral places in Chicago and the South Side where the Black community convenes. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 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
  • Toe Spread Spreading out your toes can reduce stiffness and improve overall balance by strengthening the intrinsic muscles that control toe movement.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
  • Cells seem able to conduct this kind of computation very efficiently, creating little energy dissipation and relying, in part, on the intrinsic thermodynamics of intermolecular interactions.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of intrinsic
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  • One of Ramboll’s innovations is to address reactive power, a component of electricity that does not perform useful work but is essential in maintaining electrical and magnetic fields and controlling voltage levels.
    — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Proper watering is essential for healthy rose bushes and ensures vibrant, beautiful blooms in your garden.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
Definition of essential
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  • The acquisition also brings the entire publishing catalog of genre-defining bluesman John Lee Hooker fully under BMG for the first time, following a deal in 2022 when BMG co-acquired the rights, with Fuji Music Group, from Hooker’s estate.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Then the dominoes start falling across the entire organization.
    — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • If the technology is being handled by humans, is there not an inherent bias?
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Phillips said to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday, responding to a question about the league’s inherent financial plight.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of inherent
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  • Under the circumstances seen in the video, Harrison said, firing a gun was not necessary.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Is another big sale, most importantly Bruno Guimaraes, necessary this summer?
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of necessary
Adjective
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • Startlingly, the strikes appeared to move in a geographical line from the northeast to the southwest, flattening whole neighborhoods in a way that suggested little differentiation between civilian and military structures.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of whole
Adjective
  • According to a July 3 letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the city still needed to complete required rezoning, adopt the housing element and submit both to HCD before the department could certify the plan.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s third career complete game was the highlight of the win in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Sunday.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The robots perform a complete workflow, including collecting materials, placing components with precision, interacting with inspection equipment and returning finished products.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
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