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 Analysis from Art de Roche and Mark Carey Guimaraes’ spatial awareness and ability to keep possession are integral to his playing style, and were critical to his four assists at the tournament. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Goldberg has been an integral part of the show’s panel since its 11th season in 2007. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Now, so this rule changes that policy and pretty much scraps the requirement for those interviews to take place, which are really kind of integral to the process. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Instead, everyone in the Chargers organization knows how integral Mack is to the day-to-day operations. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 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 growth is rooted in the Brunson family's consistent philosophy of mental toughness and collective effort, ensuring the mission remains centered on intrinsic motivation and lasting community impact, independent of on-court accolades.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Meredith estimates Berkshire shares are trading at an 8% discount to intrinsic value.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • One of those arrangements just survived Supreme Court review as essential to the integrity of the number.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rafael Pelli, Pelli’s son and a partner at Pelli Clarke & Partners, told The Art Newspaper that the natural environment surrounding the center was an essential element in its design.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • That is the price of the thing this entire industry is currently structured to avoid.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of entire
Adjective
  • Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of inherent
Adjective
  • Tether defends the short delay as a necessary trade-off for responsible responsiveness in a large ecosystem, rejecting claims of a loophole.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Every Fathom, even the most barebones, will have the hardware and sensors necessary to turn on BlueCruise, the company’s software that enables drivers to take their hands off the wheel while on the highway.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessary
Adjective
  • When mortgage defaults started going up, the whole system began to unwind.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Could the network use the money saved from that to buy the handful of new games from a 20-team field and keep the whole thing?
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of whole
Adjective
  • The resolution there would be unlikely to muster the required 60 votes needed to advance.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The city later cleared the restaurant to reopen after the required corrections were made.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • Howard County initially approved permits for the project but revoked them in February 2026, when construction was nearly complete.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, no proper French meal would be complete without wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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