nonzeronumber

noun

UK /nɒnˈzɪərəʊ ˈnʌmbə/

US /nɑːnˈzɪroʊ ˈnʌmbər/

A nonzero number is any number that is not zero.

Five is a nonzero number, but zero is not.

SYNONYMS

non-zero value positive or negative number number other than zero non-null number

RELATED WORDS

zero integer positive number negative number digit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In programming, a value that is not equal to zero and is often treated as true.

The loop continues while the flag is a nonzero number.

3. In mathematics, any real or complex number with a magnitude greater than zero.

Dividing by a nonzero number is always allowed.

4. A quantity used to indicate that something exists or is present.

A nonzero number of students showed up for the early class.