integral component
[ɪn'tɛɡrəl kəm'poʊnənt]
nounpl: integral components
componente integral
1. An essential part that is necessary for the completeness or functioning of a whole; a fundamental element that cannot be removed without affecting the entire system
Communication is an integral component of any successful team.
A comunicação é um componente integral de qualquer equipe bem-sucedida.
2. In mathematics and physics, a part of a whole that is indivisible and essential to the system's function
The CPU is an integral component of the computer.
O processador é um componente integral do computador.
3. A necessary and inseparable part of something; something that forms part of a unified whole
Quality control is an integral component of our manufacturing process.
O controle de qualidade é um componente integral do nosso processo de fabricação.
This term is used widely in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in technical, academic, and business contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering, software development, and organizational contexts. The concept emphasizes the importance of completeness and interdependence, reflecting a systems-thinking approach common in modern business and technical environments in both cultures.
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