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integral

adjective

ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Necessary and important as a part of a whole.

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Honesty is an integral part of good leadership.

Essential, Fundamental, Crucial, essential, vital, fundamental, crucial, indispensable

Entry 1

Essential, Fundamental, Crucial

Entry 2

essential, vital, fundamental, crucial, indispensable

Nonessential, Optional, Superfluous, nonessential, unnecessary, extraneous

Entry 1

Nonessential, Optional, Superfluous

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nonessential, unnecessary, extraneous

integral role, integral part, integral component, integral element

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

having a mutual relationship; corresponding