Other Definitions
integral (enc)
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Integral| Noun | 1. | integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)indefinite integral - the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number, such that F(x) is the integral of f(x) | | | Adj. | 1. | integral - existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity"; "a constitutional inability to tell the truth"intrinsic, intrinsical - belonging to a thing by its very nature; "form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing"- John Dewey | | | 2. | integral - 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"whole - including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete; "gave his whole attention"; "a whole wardrobe for the tropics"; "the whole hog"; "a whole week"; "the baby cried the whole trip home"; "a whole loaf of bread" | |
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