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counting numbers (with zero)

[ˈkaʊntɪŋ ˈnʌmbərz (wɪð ˈzɪroʊ)]
noun
números naturais (com zero)
1. The set of non-negative integers starting from zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...), used for counting and ordering objects
The counting numbers with zero form the foundation of basic arithmetic
Os números naturais com zero formam a base da aritmética básica
2. In mathematics, the set {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...} also known as whole numbers
Children learn counting numbers starting with zero in elementary school
As crianças aprendem números naturais começando com zero na escola primária
Synonyms
whole numbersnatural numbers with zeronon-negative integerscardinal numbers
Antonyms
negative numbersimaginary numbers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
números naturais (com zero)
Standard mathematical term used in Brazilian textbooks
São Paulo
números naturais (com zero)
Commonly used in educational contexts
Portugal
números naturais (com zero)
Portuguese educational standard; some texts use 'números inteiros não-negativos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from zero
count from the beginning
whole number system
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