integer Meaning & Definition
/ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/
What Does Integer Mean?
As a noun, integer means A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.
Word Facts for Integer
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | whole number and integral number |
| Plural | integers |
Integer Definition (Noun)
- A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.
Synonyms of Integer
Integer synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Integer
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Integer in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
integer (plural integers or (rare) integri)
Origin of Integer
Borrowed from Latin integer (“whole”), from Proto-Italic *n̥tagros (“untouched”). Doublet of entier and entire. Related to English tact, thack, and thwack.
Pronouncing Integer
Integer is pronounced //ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Integer
What part of speech is integer?
Integer is a noun.
What is another word for integer?
Close synonyms of integer are whole number and integral number. See the full list of integer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of integer?
The plural of integer is integers.