whole number

noun
UK: /ˌhəʊl ˈnʌmbər/
US: /ˌhoʊl ˈnʌmbər/

  1. A number without fractions; an integer that is zero or greater.

    1. Two is a whole number.
    2. The quantity of items must be a whole number to be valid for delivery.

Synonyms

integer natural number

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The phonetic transcription of "whole number" is /ˌhəʊl ˈnʌmbər/ in British English and /ˌhoʊl ˈnʌmbər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whole number": integer, natural number.

Example usage of "whole number": "Two is a whole number.". More examples on the page.