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Definitions for Zero

[1] the figure or symbol 0, which in the Arabic notation for numbers stands for the absence of quantity; cipher.
[2] the origin of any kind of measurement; line or point from which all divisions of a scale, as a thermometer, are measured in either a positive or a negative direction.
[3] a mathematical value intermediate between positive and negative values.
[4] naught; nothing.
[5] the lowest point or degree.
[6] Linguistics . the absence of a linguistic element, as a phoneme or morpheme, in a position in which one previously existed or might by analogy be expected to exist, often represented by the symbol 0̷: Inflectional endings were reduced to zero. The alternant of the plural morpheme in “sheep” is zero.
[7] Ordnance . a sight setting for both elevation and windage on any particular range causing a projectile to strike the center of the target on a normal day, under favorable light conditions, with no wind blowing.
[8] Mathematics . the identity element of a group in which the operation is addition. (of a function, especially of a function of a complex variable) a point at which a given function, usually a function of a complex variable, has the value zero; a root.
[9] (initial capital letter ) a single-engine Japanese fighter plane used in World War II.
[10] to adjust (an instrument or apparatus) to a zero point or to an arbitrary reading from which all other readings are to be measured.
[11] to reduce to zero.
[12] Slang . to kill (a congressional bill, appropriation, etc.): The proposed tax increase has been zeroed for the time being.
[13] amounting to zero: a zero score.
[14] having no measurable quantity or magnitude; not any: zero economic growth.
[15] Linguistics . noting a hypothetical morphological element that is posited as existing by analogy with a regular pattern of inflection or derivation in a language, but is not represented by any sequence of phonological elements: the zero allomorph of “-ed” in “cut”; “Deer” has a zero plural.
[16] Meteorology . (of an atmospheric ceiling) pertaining to or limiting vertical visibility to 50 feet (15.2 meters) or less. of, relating to, or limiting horizontal visibility to 165 feet (50.3 meters) or less.
[17] Finance . zero-coupon.
[18] being or pertaining to the precise time, as a specific hour or second, when something must or does happen, as the explosion of a nuclear weapon: in an underground shelter at zero second.
[19] zero in , to aim (a rifle, etc.) at the precise center or range of a target.
[20] zero in on , to aim directly at (a target). to direct one's attention to; focus on; concentrate on. to converge on; close in on.
[21] the symbol 0, indicating an absence of quantity or magnitude; nought Former name: cipher
[22] the integer denoted by the symbol 0; nought
[23] the cardinal number between +1 and –1
[24] nothing; nil
[25] a person or thing of no significance; nonentity
[26] the lowest point or degree his prospects were put at zero
[27] the line or point on a scale of measurement from which the graduations commence
[28] the temperature, pressure, etc, that registers a reading of zero on a scale the value of a variable, such as temperature, obtained under specified conditions
[29] a gunsight setting in which accurate allowance has been made for both windage and elevation for a specified range
[30] maths the cardinal number of a set with no members the identity element of addition
[31] linguistics an allomorph with no phonetic realization, as the plural marker of English sheep (as modifier ) a zero form
[32] Also called: zero-coupon bond finance a bond that pays no interest, the equivalent being paid in its redemption value Compare Zebra
[33] having no measurable quantity, magnitude, etc
[34] meteorol (of a cloud ceiling) limiting visibility to 15 metres (50 feet) or less (of horizontal visibility) limited to 50 metres (165 feet) or less
[35] (tr) to adjust (an instrument, apparatus, etc) so as to read zero or a position taken as zero
[36] informal , mainly US no (thing) at all this job has zero interest

Words related to Zero

nil, love, nobody, aught, nadir, zip, bottom, scratch, oblivion, nonentity, nix, cipher, zilch, blank, naught, void, nullity, nada, nought, shutout

Words nearby Zero

zepto-, zeptosecond, zermatt, zermelo's axiom, zernike, zero, zero balancing, zero defects, zero gravity, zero grazing, zero hour

Origin of Zero

1595–1605; < Italian < Medieval Latin zephirum < Arabic ṣifr cipher

Word origin for Zero

C17: from Italian, from Medieval Latin zephirum, from Arabic sifr empty, cipher

Synonyms for Zero

nil, aught, blank, bottom, cipher, love, nada, nadir, naught, nix, nobody, nonentity, nought, nullity, oblivion, scratch, shutout, void, zilch, zip, insignificancy, lowest point, ought, rock bottom, zot