Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whole number
noun
/hoʊl ˈnʌm.bər/
Definition
A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals; it is a non-negative integer.
Examples
- Zero is a whole number.
- The whole numbers are 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.
- She counted the whole numbers between 1 and 10.
Meaning
Whole numbers include all positive integers as well as zero. They do not include negative numbers, fractions, or decimals.
Synonyms
- integer
- natural number
- non-negative integer
