integer
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A whole number, which can be positive, negative, or zero, with no fractional or decimal part.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
whole number
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Negative three and seven are both _____, but two and a half is not."
Answer: integer
In your own words, what does "integer" mean?
A whole number, which can be positive, negative, or zero, with no fractional or decimal part.
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