The difference between Integer and Whole number

When used as nouns, integer means a number that is not a fraction, whereas whole number means an integer.


check bellow for the other definitions of Integer and Whole number

  1. Integer as a noun (arithmetic):

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

  1. Whole number as a noun (maths):

    An integer

  2. Whole number as a noun (maths):

    A natural number (positive or non-negative integer)

  3. Whole number as a noun:

    The total count (Example: "The whole number of votes cast.")

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