positive value

noun
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv ˈvæljuː/
US /ˈpɑːzətɪv ˈvæljuː/

A positive value is a number that is bigger than zero.

Five is a positive value, but minus three is not.

SYNONYMS

positive numbervalue above zeroplus valuenonzero positive amount

RELATED WORDS

negative valuezeronumber lineintegermagnitude

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A good quality or benefit that something has.

One positive value of walking to school is that you get fresh air.

3. An amount that shows a gain or increase.

The bank account showed a positive value after the deposit.

4. A belief or principle that a person thinks is important and good.

Honesty is a positive value that her family teaches.