Integer
/ˈɪntɪdʒər/noun
It is a whole number that can be positive the negative whole numbers, including zero.
Negative five is an example of an integer.
Often appears as...
- positive integer
- negative integer
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Fractions
Integers don't include fractions or decimal points, they're always whole numbers.
Numbers like 2.5 or 7/8 are not considered integers.
Pro Tip 2/3Zero Inclusive
Remember that zero is an integer too, neither positive nor negative.
Don't forget to include 0 when listing integers.
Pro Tip 3/3No In-Betweens
Integers are not 'between' numbers; they are exact values with no in-betweens.
The numbers 3 and 4 are integers, but there's nothing 'integer-ish' about 3.5.
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