integer etymology

Etymology

The word "integer" derives from the Latin word "integer," meaning "whole, entire, complete, or unbroken."

Meaning

• Integer: A whole number (i.e., not a fraction or decimal). In mathematics, integers are typically represented by the boldface font ℤ.
• Integer (informal): A person of integrity; honest and upright.

Origin

The Latin word "integer" is the past participle of the verb "integrō," which means "to make whole, to restore, to renew, to refresh." "Integrō" is itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₁enǵʰ-," meaning "to bind, to fasten, to attach."

This root is also found in other words related to wholeness and integrity, such as:

• Integral: Whole, complete, essential.
• Integrate: To make whole or complete; to combine.
• Integrity: The quality of being honest and upright; wholeness.
• Intelligent: Having the ability to understand and reason; having a complete mind.

integer relate terms

• fraction

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• entire

  Etymology The word etymology is derived from the Greek words étymos true and ló

• integer

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• integrity

  Etymology Latin integritas from integer meaning whole unbroken complete Me

• integrate

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• factor

  Etymology Latin factum a deed act event Past participle of facere to do make

• characteristic

  Etymology Character lt Latin character engraving tool writing implement character

• digit

  Etymology The word digit derives from the Latin digitus meaning finger or toe

• number

  Etymology Comes from the Old French word nombere which derives from the Latin numer

• population

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• figure

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• whole

  Whole Etymology Old English hāl adjective hāl noun Proto Germanic hailaz adjec