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Definition integral in American English

integral adjective

adjective
/ˈɪntəɡrəl/
1

forming an essential part of something and needed to make it complete

Example

Home visits by staff are an integral part of the service.

Example

The scene isn't really integral to the plot.

Example

Collaboration was becoming an integral element of their teaching strategy.

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2

built to form part of something larger and not separate from it

Example

a house with full gas central heating and integral garage

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Definition integral in American English