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Definition of integer

integer

/ˈɪn.tə.dʒɚ/
in · te · ger
Plural:integers
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Adjective:integral
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• noun

1

A number that is not a fraction; a member of the set of positive whole numbers, negative whole numbers, and zero.

Example

"To solve the algebraic equation, you must find a positive integer that satisfies both conditions."

2

A thing that is complete and whole in itself; a distinct, undivided entity.

Example

"The philosopher viewed the human mind as an indivisible integer rather than a collection of separate faculties."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In mathematics, "integer" includes negative numbers, zero, and positive whole numbers, whereas "whole number" is often restricted in elementary math to zero and positive integers.

• Nearby Words

intake
intangible
intangibly
integer
integral
integrally
integrate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin integer, meaning "untouched, intact, or whole," derived from in- ("not") and the root of tangere ("to touch").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Integer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/integer
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