CEFR A2

natural number

noun phrase

Meaning

A whole number that is positive and not a fraction; the set of numbers {1, 2, 3, ...} used for counting.

Examples

The set of natural numbers includes all positive integers.
She learned to count using natural numbers in kindergarten.

Synonyms: positive integer, whole number, counting number

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natural number (A2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈnætʃərəl ˈnʌmbər/

Definition

A whole number that is positive and not a fraction; the set of numbers {1, 2, 3, ...} used for counting.

Examples

The set of natural numbers includes all positive integers.
She learned to count using natural numbers in kindergarten.
In set theory, natural numbers can be defined starting from 0 or 1.

How to Use natural number

natural number (collocation): A number used for counting. — "The first five natural numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5."

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