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noun

integral

A mathematical quantity found by integration.

This integral gives the area under the curve between two points.

Etymology
integralLatinwhole

Latin integer means whole or complete. The mathematical noun developed from the idea of finding a whole quantity through integration, including accumulated amounts represented by a function.

More examples

  • We evaluate the definite integral from zero to one.
  • An indefinite integral includes an arbitrary constant.
  • She uses integrals to calculate the total distance traveled.

Forms

integral · integrals

integrate verb — To find the integral of a function.

integration noun — The process of finding a mathematical integral.

Similar words

antiderivative
An antiderivative is a function, not a definite integral's value.