Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
integer
noun
/ˈɪntɪdʒər/
Definition
A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.
Examples
- Five is an example of an integer.
- The integers include numbers such as -3, 0, and 42.
- In mathematics, we often work with integers when performing basic operations.
Meaning
Integers are numbers without any fractional or decimal part.
Synonyms
- whole number
- counting number
- natural number
