nonpositive

American

[non-poz-i-tiv] / nɒnˈpɒz ɪ tɪv /

adjective

Mathematics.

(of a real number) less than or equal to zero.

Etymology

Origin of nonpositive

non- + positive

Example Sentences

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In a rare nonpositive critique of quarterback Eli Manning, Coughlin said that Manning had missed an opportunity to throw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. against the Jets on Saturday.

From New York Times

In 2004, at a moment of real national consequence for the United States, character was expressed in the most limited, nonpositive way imaginable: I know you don't agree with me�in fact, most polls showed the public thought that Bush had taken the country in the wrong direction�but at least I'm telling some version of the truth as I sort of see it.

From Time Magazine Archive

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