Definition of NONZERO

nonzero

Plural: nonzeroes, nonzeros

Adj

  • Not equal to zero.
  • Of an unspecified positive quantity.

Noun

  • A quantity which is not zero.

Adjective

  • Having a value that is not equal to zero.

Examples

  • a nonzero chance of victory
  • A nonzero score is always the goal in Scrabble, even if it’s just a few points.
  • nonzero Hopf number
  • The function has 1074 nonzeros.

Origin / Etymology

From non- + zero.

Scrabble Score: 16

nonzero: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nonzero: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nonzero: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

nonzero: valid Words With Friends Word