Integral meaning

What does “integral” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“integral” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x).

integral

noun

  1. the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)

adjective

  1. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

    “the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity”

    “a constitutional inability to tell the truth”

  2. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

    “a local motion keepeth bodies integral”

    “was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime”

    Synonymsentireintact
  3. of or denoted by an integer

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University