integer

Meaning

A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

Synonyms

whole number

whole

integral

number

🔢

digit

entire

figure

int

integer-valued

integral number

numeral

integrality

ensemble

integer number

modulus

complete

round figure

outright

overall

plenary

round number

round sum

solid

spotless

stark

thorough

entirety

bulk

full

global

whole body

Translations

entier

entero

nombre entier

ganze Zahl

numero intero

intero

inteiro

ακέραιος αριθμός

número entero

Ganzzahl

entier relatif

enter

ακέραιος

geheel getal

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Cognate with English: thack

In summary

Borrowed from Latin integer (“whole”), from Proto-Italic *əntagros (“untouched”). Doublet of entier and entire. Related to English tact, thack, and thwack.