zeroth
[ zeer-ohth ]
/ ˈzɪər oʊθ /
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adjective
coming in a series before the first: the zeroth level of energy.
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zeroth
/ (ˈzɪərəʊð) /
adjective
denoting a term in a series that precedes the term otherwise regarded as the first term
Word Origin for zeroth
C20: from zero + -th ²
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