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integral

[in-ti-gruhl, in-teg-ruhl] / ˈɪn tɪ grəl, ɪnˈtɛg rəl /
ADJECTIVE
necessary, basic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental essential indispensable intrinsic
STRONG
component constituent fundamental requisite
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonessential
WEAK
accessory extrinsic fractional part partial secondary supplemental supplementary unnecessary
ADJECTIVE
complete
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental indivisible
STRONG
aggregate entire full perfect whole
WEAK
choate intact part-and-parcel unbroken undivided
Antonyms
STRONG
broken imperfect incomplete part
WEAK
accessory extrinsic fractional partial secondary supplemental supplementary unnecessary

Example Sentences

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Moore's account was integral to the investigation – one of the most intricate in Humberside Police's history.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Leaders said the company has shifted its focus toward IP-based digital games — a more profitable landscape than toys, which were once integral to Mattel’s success.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The humiliation is integral to the authoritarian’s personalist-style of rule, Ben-Ghiat argued.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Oracle not only has a legacy business that can survive artificial intelligence, but the company is integral to the AI revolution.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Sensible words—English words—could not be made out, and she refused to answer any questions, not that that was integral to the process.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.