integral

/'intigrəl/
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integral

The integral of the function is calculated to find the area under the curve.

Definition
  1. Adjective:

    • Essential to completeness; forming a necessary part of a whole: Describes something that is fundamental and cannot be removed without damaging the whole.
    • Made up of parts that together form a whole; entire, complete: Describes something that is whole or undivided.
    • Of or relating to an integer; whole: In mathematics, relating to a whole number.
  2. Noun:

    • The result of a mathematical integration: In calculus, a function whose derivative is a given function.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:

    • Practice is an integral part of language learning.
    • The system remained integral despite the challenges.
    • The team is an integral unit; we succeed or fail together.
  • Noun:

    • To find the area under the curve, you must calculate the integral.
Advanced Usage
  • "Integral to": Essential or necessary for something.
    • Trust is integral to a strong relationship.
  • Built-in or inherent: Used to describe a fundamental, inseparable characteristic.
    • The software has integral security features.
Variants and Related Words
  • Integrate (verb): To combine one thing with another to form a whole.
    • The school worked to integrate new technology into the classroom.
  • Integration (noun): The process of combining or incorporating parts into a whole.
    • The integration of different departments improved efficiency.
  • Integrality (noun): The state of being whole or complete. (Less common)
  • Integrally (adverb): In an integral manner; essentially.
    • The two concepts are integrally linked.
Synonyms
  • Essential: Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
  • Fundamental: Forming a necessary base or core.
  • Intrinsic: Belonging naturally; essential.
  • Inherent: Existing in something as a permanent, essential attribute.
  • Whole: Complete; not divided or broken.
Antonyms
  • Extraneous: Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject.
  • Peripheral: Of secondary or minor importance.
  • Nonessential: Not absolutely necessary.
  • Partial: Existing only in part; incomplete.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Definite integral: In calculus, an integral evaluated over a specific interval, representing the net area.
  • Indefinite integral: In calculus, the general form of an integral, representing a family of functions plus a constant.
  • Integral calculus: The branch of calculus concerned with integrals and their properties.
integral

The integral of the function is calculated to find the area under the curve.

Adjective
  1. of or denoted by an integer
  2. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
    • a local motion keepeth bodies integral- Bacon
    • was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
    • fought to keep the union intact
  3. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    • the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
    • a constitutional inability to tell the truth
Noun
  1. the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)