Integer — Definition & Meaning

What does integer mean?

noun

A whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a fractional part. An integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a fractional part.

Example

"The integer 5 is a whole number that cannot be divided into fractions."

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Etymologically related

Latin integer French entier Old French entier

Synonyms for integer

whole number whole entire complete integer value

Antonyms of integer

fraction decimal fractional

Rhymes with integer

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