Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'integer'

English Word: integer

Key Russian Translations:

• Целое число /tsɪˈlɔɪɛ ˈtʃɪslə/ - [Formal, Mathematical term]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in mathematical, scientific, and educational contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic understanding of Russian noun phrases and mathematical terminology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Целое число: /tsɪˈlɔɪɛ ˈtʃɪslə/

Note on Целое число: The stress falls on the second syllable of "целое" (/ˈlɔɪɛ/), and "число" has a soft 'л' sound. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

A whole number in mathematics, as opposed to fractions or decimals.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Целое число - Used in formal mathematical discussions, educational settings, or programming contexts to refer to non-fractional numbers.

Usage Examples:

• Русский пример: В математике целое число включает такие значения, как 5 или -3.

  English translation: In mathematics, an integer includes values such as 5 or -3.

• Русский пример: Программисты часто работают с целыми числами для подсчёта элементов в массиве.

  English translation: Programmers often work with integers to count elements in an array.

• Русский пример: В школьном уроке мы изучили, что целое число не имеет дробной части.

  English translation: In the school lesson, we learned that an integer has no fractional part.

• Русский пример: Целое число, такое как 10, используется в формулах для точных расчётов.

  English translation: An integer like 10 is used in formulas for precise calculations.

• Русский пример: В повседневной жизни целое число может обозначать количество предметов, например, три яблока.

  English translation: In everyday life, an integer can denote the quantity of items, for example, three apples.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Целое число" is a noun phrase where "целое" is an adjective and "число" is a neuter noun. The adjective "целое" agrees with "число" in gender, number, and case.

For "число" (neuter noun, 2nd declension):

Note: "Целое" changes accordingly: e.g., in genitive singular, it becomes "целого". This follows regular adjective declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Целочисленное значение (whole number value; used in programming contexts with a slight emphasis on data types)
  • Целый числитель (less common, implies a fractional context but not accurate here)
• Antonyms:
  • Дробное число (fractional number; refers to numbers with decimal parts)
  • Рациональное число (rational number; broader but contrasts with pure integers)

Related Phrases:

• Целое число в программировании - Refers to integer data types in coding, e.g., in Python or C++.
• Отрицательное целое число - A negative integer, used in mathematical equations.
• Положительное целое число - A positive integer, common in counting scenarios.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "целое число" directly corresponds to the English "integer" in mathematical contexts, but it's a phrase rather than a single word. Use it in formal or technical settings; in casual speech, Russians might simply say "число" with context. Be mindful of case agreement when combining with other words. For example, choose this over synonyms like "целочисленное значение" if you're discussing pure math rather than programming.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "целый" alone without "число", e.g., saying "Я имею целый" instead of "Я имею целое число".

  Correct: "Я имею целое число" (I have an integer). Explanation: "Целый" is an adjective and needs the noun "число" for clarity in this context.

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., "В целом числом" (wrong instrumental case).

  Correct: "С целым числом" (with an integer). Explanation: Ensure the adjective and noun agree in case, as shown in the inflections table above.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian education and scientific literature, "целое число" is a fundamental concept taught early in mathematics, reflecting the structured approach to STEM in Russian culture. It doesn't carry unique cultural connotations beyond its universal mathematical meaning, but it's often emphasized in contexts like competitive math olympiads, which are popular in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• Число (number)
• Математика (mathematics)
• Дробь (fraction)
• Цифра (digit)