Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

part-and-parcel

phrase
/ˈpɑrt ənd ˈpɑr.səl/
Definition
An essential or integral part of something.
Examples
  • Good communication is part-and-parcel of a successful relationship.
  • Traveling is part-and-parcel of her job as a consultant.
Meaning
Refers to something that is necessary and cannot be separated from a larger whole.
Synonyms
  • essential
  • integral
  • crucial
  • necessary