Integer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪntədʒɝ

IN-tuh-jer

UK

ˈɪntɪdʒɐ

IN-ti-juh

Definition

A number that is whole and does not have any decimals or fractions; can be positive, negative, or zero.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in math and computer science. Not used for 'entire' or 'whole' in everyday speech; 'integer' only refers to numbers. Common collocations: 'positive integer', 'negative integer', 'integer value'. Do not confuse with 'digit' (single numeral).

• Spanish: entero (matemáticas)
• Portuguese (BR): inteiro (matemática)
• Portuguese (PT): inteiro (matemática)
• Chinese (Simplified): 整数
• Chinese (Traditional): 整數
• Hindi: पूर्णांक
• Arabic: عدد صحيح
• Bengali: পূর্ণসংখ্যা
• Russian: целое число
• Japanese: 整数
• Vietnamese: số nguyên
• Korean: 정수
• Turkish: tam sayı
• Urdu: صحیح عدد
• Indonesian: bilangan bulat

Example Sentences

Five is an integer.

basic

Negative two is also an integer.

basic

Zero is an integer.

basic

You must enter an integer for your age, not a fraction.

natural

The system will only accept integer values.

natural

Is there an easy way to check if a number is an integer in this program?

natural