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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Beijing’s stranglehold on rare-earth minerals sparked new efforts to produce the raw materials integral to cars and gadgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was an integral part of the team, as his strength and conditioning coach.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Joshua said Ghami and Ayodele were "integral" to the boxer's team, adding the news of their deaths was "truly shocking and devastating".

From BBC

However, Somalia considers Somaliland to be an integral part of its territory.

From BBC

Biotech is an integral part of Boston’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

integral

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