integral

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: in-te-gral (3)

English Definition

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential.

Example Sentence

Music is an integral part of his life.

US IPA /ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

UK IPA /ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

essential fundamental vital indispensable inherent

peripheral superficial nonessential