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zeroth

adjective

In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
Z
Ends with
H
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊθ/

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

    “The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.”

  2. Corresponding to a position preceding the first.

    “A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.”

In context

Example Sentences

The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.
A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
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