Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonnegative

Adjective

/nɒnˈnɛɡətɪv/

Definition

A term used to describe numbers that are either positive or zero, meaning they are not negative.

Examples

The set of nonnegative integers includes 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.
In this equation, x must be nonnegative for the solution to make sense.
Many statistical methods require nonnegative input values to function correctly.

Meaning

In mathematics, nonnegative refers to a number that is equal to or greater than zero. It is often used in contexts where negative values are not applicable or desirable.