integral
|in-te-gral|
/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl/
essential part
Etymology
'integral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'integer,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'tangere' meant 'to touch.'
'integer' transformed into the French word 'intégral,' and eventually became the modern English word 'integral' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'untouched or whole,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'essential or fundamental.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a function that represents the area under a curve in mathematics.
Calculating the integral of a function is a common task in calculus.
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Adjective 1
necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.
The engine is an integral part of the car.
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