In"te*gral , n.
1. A whole;
an entire thing; a whole number; an individual.
2. (Math.) An expression which, being differentiated, will produce a given differential. See differential Differential, and Integration. Cf. Fluent.
Elliptic integral,
one of an
important class of integrals, occurring in the higher mathematics; --
so called because one of the
integrals expresses the length
of an arc of an ellipse.
In"te*gral (?), a. [Cf.
F. intégral. See
Integer.]
1.
Lacking nothing of completeness; complete; perfect;
uninjured; whole; entire.
A
local motion keepeth bodies
integral.
Bacon. 2. Essential to completeness; constituent, as a part; pertaining to, or serving to form, an integer; integrant.
Ceasing to do evil, and doing good, are the
two great integral parts that complete this duty.
South. 3. (Math.) (a)
Of, pertaining to, or being, a whole number or undivided quantity; not fractional. (b) Pertaining to, or proceeding by, integration; as, the integral calculus.
Integral calculus.
See under Calculus.
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