Întreg

Întreg is a Romanian adjective meaning whole or entire, used to describe something complete or not divided. It expresses totality and can apply to tangible objects, quantities, sets, or abstract notions. The term is common in everyday speech as well as in formal writing and may be used to indicate that nothing is missing or partial.

In mathematics and related technical contexts, întreg is used to denote an integer. The phrase număr întreg is standard for “an integer,” as in un întreg număr or număr întreg pozitiv.

Grammatical note: întreg agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number. In feminine noun phrases a feminine form appears (for example, întreaga lume), while the masculine singular form is used with masculine nouns (for instance, un întreg număr). The word also participates in expressions that emphasize entirety, such as “întregul proces” or “întregul ansamblu.”

Etymology: the Romanian term î n t e r g derives from Latin integer meaning 'whole,' passing into Romanian through historical stages of the language. It remains closely related to other Romance terms for wholeness and completeness.

Usage and nuances: întreg contrasts with parțial, meaning partial or incomplete, and with alte terms like complet or integral, which can have slightly different connotations depending on context. The choice among these words depends on whether the emphasis is on wholeness, completeness, or a specific notion of mathematical or qualitative entirety.