Number and Whole number

Number

Number noun - A character used to represent a mathematical value.
Usage example: asked him to write out the equation in numbers, not letters

Whole number is a synonym for number in unit of the mathematical system topic. In some cases you can use "Whole number" instead a noun "Number".

Nearby Words: numberless, numbered, numbering

Whole number

Whole number noun - Any of the natural numbers or zero.
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Synonyms for Whole number

Number is a synonym for whole number. You can use "Number" instead a noun phrase "Whole number".
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