non-integer
|non-in-te-ger|
B2
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/nɑn-ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒər/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒər/
not a whole number
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-integer' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'integer' meaning 'whole'.
Historical Evolution
'non-integer' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'integer' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a whole number', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45