Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zero
Noun
/ˈzɪəroʊ/
Definition
Zero is the numerical symbol used to represent the absence of any quantity.
Examples
- The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius last night.
- In a scoring system, getting zero points means you didn’t score any goals.
- He started with zero experience in coding but quickly learned the basics.
Meaning
In mathematics, zero serves as a fundamental concept that indicates a null value or a lack of quantity. It is an integer that plays a vital role in arithmetic and serves as the additive identity.
Synonyms
- nought
- nil
- null