Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Integer objects are instances of the Integer class in Java. They represent whole numbers without a fractional part and can be used to perform mathematical operations.
Related terms
Primitive Data Type: Basic data types such as int, double, boolean, etc., which do not belong to classes.
Wrapper Class: Classes such as Integer, Double, Boolean that wrap primitive data types into objects.
Arithmetic Operations: Mathematical operations such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), and division (/).