B2 verb Neutral

integral

/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental to the nature of something. It describes a component that is so important that the larger system or concept cannot function or exist properly without it.

Ejemplos

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1

Reliable internet is an integral part of modern life.

Having a stable internet connection is absolutely necessary for living in today's world.

2

The witness's testimony was integral to the jury's final decision.

What the witness said was essential for the jury to reach their conclusion.

3

I can't go hiking without my boots; they're integral to the experience.

My boots are a must-have part of the trip for me.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
integrality
Verb
integrate
Adverbio
integrally
Adjetivo
integral
Relacionado
integration
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number. Something 'integral' is what makes a 'whole' complete.

Quiz rápido

The engine is an _______ part of the car's function.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: integral

Ejemplos

1

Reliable internet is an integral part of modern life.

everyday

Having a stable internet connection is absolutely necessary for living in today's world.

2

The witness's testimony was integral to the jury's final decision.

formal

What the witness said was essential for the jury to reach their conclusion.

3

I can't go hiking without my boots; they're integral to the experience.

informal

My boots are a must-have part of the trip for me.

4

Detailed observation is integral to the scientific method.

academic

Careful looking is a fundamental part of how science works.

5

Employee satisfaction is integral to the long-term success of any corporation.

business

Happy workers are a vital requirement for a company to do well over time.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
integrality
Verb
integrate
Adverbio
integrally
Adjetivo
integral
Relacionado
integration

Colocaciones comunes

integral part a necessary piece of a whole
integral role a vital function in a process
integral component an essential element of a machine or system
integral to the process necessary for the operation to work
integral member a key person in a team

Frases Comunes

play an integral role

to be a very important part of an outcome

an integral part of the whole

something that cannot be separated from the main thing

become integral to

to grow into a necessary position or status

Se confunde a menudo con

integral vs internal

Internal means located inside, while integral means necessary for completeness.

integral vs integrated

Integrated is a past participle meaning combined, whereas integral is an adjective describing a permanent essential quality.

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Notas de uso

Use 'integral' when you want to emphasize that something is not just 'important' but 'essential' to the existence of something else. It is most commonly followed by the preposition 'to'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'integral for' instead of 'integral to'. Another mistake is using it to mean 'important' when the item is actually optional or peripheral.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'integer' in math, which means a 'whole' number. Something 'integral' is what makes a 'whole' complete.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'integralis', meaning 'making up a whole', from the Latin 'integer' (untouched, whole).

Patrones gramaticales

adjective + noun (integral part) be + integral + to + something

Quiz rápido

The engine is an _______ part of the car's function.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: integral

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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