Integral: meaning, definitions and examples

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integral

[ ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl ]

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mathematics

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

Synonyms

essential, fundamental, vital

Examples of usage

The integral parts of the system.
Patience is integral to success in this field.

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mathematics

A mathematical object that can be interpreted as an area or a generalization of area.

Synonyms

aggregate, summation, total

Examples of usage

The definite integral of a function.
She studied the concept of integrals in calculus.

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biology

A whole organism in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

entity, system, whole

Examples of usage

The conservation of the integrals of the ecosystem is crucial.
The integrals of the forest are being protected.

Translations

Translations of the word "integral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 integral

🇮🇳 समाकलन

🇩🇪 Integral

🇮🇩 integral

🇺🇦 інтеграл

🇵🇱 całka

🇯🇵 積分

🇫🇷 intégrale

🇪🇸 integral

🇹🇷 integral

🇰🇷 적분

🇸🇦 تكامل

🇨🇿 integrál

🇸🇰 integrál

🇨🇳 积分

🇸🇮 integral

🇮🇸 heildun

🇰🇿 интеграл

🇬🇪 ინტეგრალი

🇦🇿 inteqral

🇲🇽 integral

Word origin

The word 'integral' originated from late Middle English, from the Latin word 'integralis', from 'integer' meaning 'whole'. It was first used in the mathematical sense in the 1670s by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Over time, the term has expanded to various fields such as mathematics, biology, and general language usage.