# integral vs internal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### integral
*adjective · IPA /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ · frequency rank #7,570*
Constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable.

### internal
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ · frequency rank #2,209*
Of or situated on the inside.

## Source
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