natural number
a positive integer or zero.
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How to use natural number in a sentence
Claiming that physics is finished is akin to arguing that mathematics ended after the introduction of natural numbers and basic arithmetic, or that chemistry was over with the advent of the periodic table.
Half the product of the two might, perhaps, seem to be a natural number to adopt for symbolic purposes.
The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter MaunderThe latter never exceed four joints, which seems the most natural number; and the former are limited to three.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyWhen the savage has finished his count of the fingers of a single hand, he has reached this natural number base.
The Number Concept | Levi Leonard ConantThe most natural number is four, for this obtains in the majority.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William Kirby
This is the most universal, and may be called the natural number of these joints.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for natural number
any of the numbers 0,1,2,3,4,… that can be used to count the members of a set; the non-negative integers
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Scientific definitions for natural number
A positive integer.
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