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integral

 
 
/ˈɪntɪgrəl/ adjective

Definition

necessary and important as a part of something: He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.integral to sth The reliability of our suppliers has been integral to the company's success.
(Definition of integral adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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