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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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Identifying and helping cultivate fresh storylines driven by relatable characters are integral to that success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"The way she plays is subtle but integral to the team that she's in. If Keira's good and if Keira's flying, the team's flying," Williamson told the Women's Football Weekly podcast.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The crew themselves have been integral to the storytelling.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Here, a fifth collaborator, producer Scotty Hard, played an integral role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I can’t provide factual evidence as to why weddings became such an integral part of the Iranian culture.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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