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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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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

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

Coach Mustilli never made the kids who didn’t get to fence feel like we weren’t integral members of the team.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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