integer

English

/ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin integer (entire, untouched, unhurt, complete, fresh, unchanged, perfect, pure, sound, honest, whole) root from Proto-Indo-European *teh₂g- (touch, take hold of).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*teh₂g-

Gloss

touch, take hold of

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

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