integral
pronunciation
How to pronounce integral in British English:
UK [ˈɪntɪɡrəl , ɪnˈteɡrəl]
How to pronounce integral in American English:
US [ˈɪnteɡrəl , ɪnˈteɡrəl]
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- Noun:
- the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
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- Adjective:
- existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
- constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
Word Origin
- integral
- integral: see entire
- integral (adj.)
- late 15c., "of or pertaining to a whole," from Middle French intégral (14c.), from Medieval Latin integralis "forming a whole," from Latin integer "whole" (see integer). Related: Integrally. As a noun, 1610s, from the adjective.
Example
- 1. Such machines cannot truly make computing an integral , invisible part of the way people live their lives .
- 2. This fourth level is the witness of all the other states , the integral awareness that links the other three levels together .
- 3. Adding up a whole bunch of small pieces is called " an integral " .
- 4. Former members of both organisations are integral parts of the pakistani taliban .
- 5. Unlike western medicine , traditional chinese medicine 's theory is less integral and logical , even some aspects depend on experience .