Words / B1

INT-igr-uh-l/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/

Integral means being an essential part: integral to the apprenticeship; an integral part. Essential is a close twin; integrated means combined into a whole (related noun integration). Stress: ˈɪntɪɡrəl. Work experience is integral, not optional.

Meaning

Being an essential part of something (integral to).

Examples

• “Work experience is integral to the apprenticeship, not optional.”
• “Safeguarding is an integral part of the staff handbook.”

Good to know

integral to; an integral part. Close: essential. Mix-up: integrated (combined). Stress on first syllable. Apprenticeships / handbooks.

Near in meaning

essential

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