integer

in·te·ger

noun \ˈin-ti-jər\

Definition of INTEGER

1

: any of the natural numbers, the negatives of these numbers, or zero

2

: a complete entity

Examples of INTEGER

1. Both 10 and -10 are integers.
2. <three is a positive integer>

Origin of INTEGER

Latin, adjective, whole, entire — more at entire

First Known Use: 1571

Related to INTEGER

Synonyms: digit, figure, number, numeral, numeric, whole number

Related Words: decimal, fraction; cipher; symbol

Near Antonyms: nonentity

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with INTEGER

vintager