Integral

The integral is a generalization of area. The integral of a function is defined as the area between it and the -axis. If the function lies below the -axis, then the area is negative.

Properties of integrals

Other uses

The word integral is the adjectival form of the noun "integer." Thus, is integral while is not.

The word integral is also used in English to describe the state of being integrated; e.g., "The engine is an integral part of the vehicle -- without it, nothing would work."

See also

• Calculus
• Derivative
• Function
• Chain Rule

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