# integer

noun
in·​te·​ger | \ ˈin-ti-jər \

## Definition of integer

1 : any of the natural numbers, the negatives of these numbers, or zero
2 : a complete entity

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## Examples of integer in a Sentence

Both 10 and -10 are integers. three is a positive integer
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## First Known Use of integer

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

## History and Etymology for integer

Latin, adjective, whole, entire — more at entire entry 1

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## The first known use of integer was in 1571

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11 May 2020

Cite this Entry

“Integer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integer. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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integer

noun

## English Language Learners Definition of integer

mathematics : any number that is not a fraction or decimal : any whole number or its negative

integer

noun
in·​te·​ger | \ ˈin-ti-jər \

## Kids Definition of integer

: a number that is a natural number (as 1, 2, or 3), the negative of a natural number (as −1, −2, −3), or 0

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