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integral

[ˈɪntɪɡrəl]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); integrals (noun)
integral
1. necessary or essential to make something complete; fundamental
Regular exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
O exercício regular é uma parte integral de um estilo de vida saudável.
2. included as part of a whole rather than as an addition or accessory
The kitchen is integral to the apartment design.
A cozinha é integral ao design do apartamento.
3. (Mathematics) relating to or denoted by an integral
The integral of a function gives us the area under the curve.
A integral de uma função nos dá a área sob a curva.
Synonyms
essentialfundamentalnecessaryconstituentinherent
Antonyms
peripheralauxiliaryaccessoryoptionalextraneous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
integral
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
integral
Standard usage; also used in mathematical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

integral part of something
an integral component
integral to success
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