nonzero
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nonzero
Example Sentences
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But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“There is a nonzero probability that Canada’s sovereignty could be violated, and if Greenland’s sovereignty is violated, then we could be next,” said a Canadian lawmaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
There’s a nonzero chance that viewers may be more inclined to analyze and compare “Die My Love” to its thematic acquaintances than they might normally be.
From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025
The widespread response to the video was to lampoon it, but presumably a nonzero fraction of the audience thought it was a good idea.
From Slate • Sep. 4, 2024
Newton disliked infinitesimals, the little os in his fluxion equations that sometimes acted like zeros and sometimes like nonzero numbers.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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