🧩integral

adjective
/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/ or /ɪnˈtɛɡrəl/

Meaning

Necessary and important as a part of a whole.
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example Sentences

Honesty is an integral part of good leadership.

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Synonyms

essential, vital, fundamental, crucial, indispensable, Essential, Fundamental, Crucial
Entry 1
essential, vital, fundamental, crucial, indispensable
Entry 2
Essential, Fundamental, Crucial

Antonyms

nonessential, unnecessary, extraneous, Nonessential, Optional, Superfluous
Entry 1
nonessential, unnecessary, extraneous
Entry 2
Nonessential, Optional, Superfluous

Collocations

integral role, integral part, integral component, integral element

More Example Sentences

Music and art are an integral part of cultural identity.

Mental health services should be an integral part of public health policy.

Pandemic preparedness should be an integral part of every country's public health plan.

Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives and their impact is far-reaching.

Related Vocabularies

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
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relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
arranged or structured in a systematic and efficient way

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