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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

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“A 2013 All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection, Mauro was an integral part of four bowl teams, helping lead Stanford to a pair of Rose Bowl Game appearances,” the team wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Molo sought to highlight Musk’s concern about the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity as well as his integral role in starting OpenAI, noting that he helped with recruiting and provided millions in early funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In 2022-23, fresh off her Euros heroics, Kelly was an integral part of Gareth Taylor's Manchester City side and started all but one of their Women's Super League fixtures.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Another image revealed several large filming lights arranged in the corner, equipment that has no doubt played an integral part in the family’s video posts over the last few years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Which meant that these trees either lived in a symbiotic relationship with the algae, in a giving-and-taking that was to their mutual advantage, or, simpler still, were an integral part of the algae.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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