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What is another word for Zero? – 127 Zero Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    null nothing nil none zilch cipher naught empty vacant bare void negligible insignificant nonexistent absent missing nonexistent unfilled unoccupied hollow blank empty set no quantity absence nonexistence oblivion blankness invisibility imperceptibility inconsequentiality insignificancy

    Meaning of Zero

    The primary meaning of the word "Zero" is a numerical value representing the absence of quantity or magnitude.

    Definitions

    • A numerical value expressing the quantity of nothing, used as a placeholder in a numerical representation, particularly in the decimal system.
    • The point from which a scale or measurement is reckoned, often representing a starting point or a reference level.
    • In sports, particularly tennis, a score of zero, often represented by the term "love".

    Etymology of Zero

    The word "Zero" originates from the Arabic word "sifr", meaning "empty" or "nothing", which was later translated into Latin as "zephirum" and eventually into various European languages, including English, as "zero".
    The term was first introduced to Europe in the 12th century through Arabic mathematical manuscripts and gradually became a standard term in mathematics and other fields.

    Example Uses

    • The temperature is zero degrees Celsius outside, so it's freezing.
    • The player's score is zero, so they need to start winning points to catch up.
    • The budget for the project is zero, so we can't afford to spend anything on it.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    maximum maximum value peak pinnacle highest point top utmost extreme upper limit boundless infinite countless numerous substantial significant considerable ample plentiful abundant copious profuse overflowing brimming

    Related Nouns

    number digit figure quantity amount magnitude value score point mark grade level degree measurement scale gauge indicator pointer index metric parameter statistic data information fact detail item

    Related Verbs

    calculate count measure quantify evaluate assess estimate gauge mark score grade rate rank value appraise reckon compute figure total sum add subtract multiply divide

    Related Adjectives

    numerical quantitative measurable calculable evaluable assessable estimable gaugable markable scoreable gradable ratable rankable valuable appraisable reckonable computational mathematical statistical factual detailed itemized