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nonzero

American

[non-zeer-oh] / nɒnˈzɪər oʊ /

adjective

not equal to zero.

nonzero Scientific

/ nŏn-zîr′ō,-zē′rō /

Not equal to zero.

Etymology

Origin of nonzero

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + zero

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 is a nonzero possibility that could happen.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 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

According to this theory of inflation, it is the nonzero zero-point energy that created the stars and galaxies.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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