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integral

5 7.8

Having values that are whole numbers, not fractions

adjective
/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

Specialized

: entero

I think plastics have become an integral part of modern life because of their low cost, amazing properties and they definitely made our life easier.
an integral part
integral quantum
integral shaft

If you look at the KNR book about CC has arithmetic types and it has integral types.

Examples

She realized that exercise is an integral aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This is such an integral part of what our society is built on.
The two had finally come to be viewed as integral parts of a common problem.

Academic text (1994)
"Our landscaping is not just formal decoration, but an integral part of the marine exhibits," says McCartney.

Academic text (1995)
Author Matt Lyum was an integral part of the Unisyn Biowaste Technology project since 1989.

Academic text (1999)
Understanding calculus is an integral part of studying advanced mathematics in high school.
In our project, teamwork is integral to achieving success and meeting our deadlines.

Compounds

integral calculus

Specialized

1 8.4

A part of mathematics that finds areas, volumes, and solves some equations by adding many small parts

definite integral

Specialized

8.1

A number that shows the area under a curve between two points

indefinite integral

Specialized

8.9

A group of functions that all have the same derivative, written as F(x) + a constant

Surface Forms

integral positive

Morphology

integral = integer (semi-transparent) = integer + al

The adjective is formed with the common suffix -al from integer, but the mathematical sense is specialized rather than fully everyday.

Etymology

Integral comes from the Latin word integer meaning 'whole', so when we use it about numbers it means 'relating to whole numbers' or 'not fractions'.