Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whole-number
noun
/hoʊl ˈnʌmber/
Definition
A whole number is a number that is not a fraction or decimal; it is a non-negative integer.
Examples
- There are 5 whole numbers in the set {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}.
- The result of adding two whole numbers is always a whole number.
Meaning
Whole numbers include all positive integers and zero, such as 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
Synonyms
- integer
- non-negative integer
