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numberp (Function)

Syntax:
— Function: numberp object generalized-boolean
Arguments and Values:

object—an object.

generalized-boolean—a generalized boolean.

Description:

Returns true if object is of type number; otherwise, returns false.

Examples:
 (numberp 12)  true
 (numberp (expt 2 130))  true
 (numberp #c(5/3 7.2))  true
 (numberp nil)  false
 (numberp (cons 1 2))  false
Notes:
 (numberp object) ≡ (typep object 'number)