Integraalselt

Integraalselt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in an integrated or holistically coherent way.” It is formed from the adjective integraalne (integral, holistic) and is used to describe actions, methods, or results that combine parts into a unified whole. The root integreer- (to integrate) is closely related to the Latin root integer, meaning whole. The word is common in written and formal language and contrasts with states described by adjectives such as integrereeritud (integrated) or with approaches that are partial or fragmented.

Common contexts and uses:

- Mathematics and science: integraalselt refers to processes or concepts related to integration or integral calculus, for example “integraalselt arvutatud pindala” (area calculated by integration) or “integraalselt määratud funktsioon” (function defined by an integral).

- Engineering and information technology: describes systems or solutions that are built as an integrated whole, for instance “integraalselt lahendatud süsteem” or “integraalselt ühendatud komponendid.”

- Education, social sciences, and policy: used for holistic or integrated approaches, such as “integraalselt lähenemine” or “integraalne õppekava,” emphasizing coordination across disciplines or sectors.

Usage notes:

- Integraalselt is a formal term common in academic and professional discourse.

- In everyday Estonian, synonyms like holistlikult or koos may be preferred depending on context.

- It contrasts with formas like integreeritud (describing a state of being integrated) and with fragmented approaches.

Examples:

- Projekti teostus toimus integrealselt erinevate osakondade vahel.

- Õppekava rakendab integrealselt eri õppevaldkondi.