Integral Meaning
/ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjConstituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable.
adjOf, pertaining to, or being an integer.
Sentence Examples
Death is an integral part of life.
I believe example sentences are an integral part of helping language learners.
Music is an integral part of the school's curriculum.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Drinking water is an ____ part of staying healthy because our bodies need it every day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Music is an ____ part of her life, and she spends several hours every day practicing the piano.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French integral, from Medieval Latin integrālis, from Latin integer (“entire”); see integer.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Ceasing to do evil, and doing good, are the two great integral parts that complete this duty."
— 1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London:
"When the verdict comes down, the transformation of the wunderkind founder of Theranos from black-clad genius to besuited milquetoast will be an integral part of the story."
— 2021 December 17, Vanessa Friedman, “The Verdict on the Elizabeth Holmes Trial Makeover”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 12 Apr 2022:
"A local motion keepeth bodies integral."
— 1627 (indicated as 1626), Francis [Bacon], “(please specify the page, or |century=I to X)”, in Sylua Syluarum: Or A Naturall Historie. In Ten Centuries. […], London: […] William Rawley […]; [p]rinted by J[ohn] H[aviland] for William Lee […], →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Drinking water is an ____ part of staying healthy because our bodies need it every day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Music is an ____ part of her life, and she spends several hours every day practicing the piano.