zero

Meanings

• noun

  The numerical value representing the absence of quantity or the lowest value.

  - "Zero is the base value in the number system."
  - "When subtracting a number from zero, the result is the additive inverse of that number."
  - "The temperature at absolute zero is theoretically zero Kelvin."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

pole

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Synonyms

slashed zero , additive identity , nadir , bugger all , fuck all , nada , naught , nil , nothing , nought , nowt , null , sod all , sweet FA , sweet Fanny Adams , zilch , zip , cipher , cipher , nobody , nonentity , origin , zero point , root , zero out , tare , no , 0 , cipher , goose egg , love , naught , nil , no , nought , null

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zero
bows , prose , poses , chose , dose

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Variants

List of all variants of zero that leads to same result
0 , zero , zeroes , zeros , zeroed , zeroing , zero-base , zero-based , zero coupon , zero-day , zero grade , zero gravity , zero hour , zero hours , zero-sum

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Etymology

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The term 'zero' comes from the Arabic word 'zephir' meaning 'nothing'. It was adopted into the Latin language as 'zephyrum' and later into Old French as 'zero'.

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Trivia

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1. Zero was not adopted as a number in Europe until the late 15th century.

2. In mathematics, zero is considered both a number and a placeholder in the number system.

3. The smallest non-zero number is called 'one'.

4. The symbol for zero has evolved over time, from a dot to a cross to the zero symbol we use today.

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Related Concepts

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1. negative numbers: Zero is the additive identity element for negative numbers, meaning that when you add zero to a negative number, the number remains unchanged.

2. absolute value: The absolute value of a number is the value of the number without regard to its sign. Zero is the absolute value of both positive and negative numbers.

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Culture

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Zero has been used as a symbol of nothingness, emptiness, and the void in various cultures throughout history. In Hinduism, the concept of zero as a number is represented by the symbol 'Shunya' or 'Shunyam', which also means 'emptiness' or 'void'. In alchemy, zero represented the primal matter or the unmanifested state. In modern times, zero has become a symbol of starting points and fresh beginnings.

How to Memorize "zero"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a number line with zero at the center.
   - Visualize a circle with a dot representing zero.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zero with the concept of nothingness or emptiness.
   - Think of zero as the absence of quantity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that zero is the number that comes before positive numbers.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Zebras Eat Apples' to remember the order of the numbers: zero, one, two, three, etc.

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