zeroth
Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/
Pronunciation notes
- Australia
- New-Zealand
- UK
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/ˈzɪɹoʊθ/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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/ˈziɹoʊθ/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ
Pronunciation notes
- US
Adjective
In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.
Corresponding to a position preceding the first.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
Adjective
preceding even the first
Word forms
zeroeth