natural number

natural number

English Noun
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Definition

A positive integer {1, 2, 3, ...}.

Example Sentences

  • "A careful derivation of the arithmetic properties of the natural numbers #92;mathbb#123;N#125;, using induction, was done by G. Peano (1858–1932). It is a lot of fun, but we will not pursue any of it here."
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