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zeroth

ze·roth
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zeer-ohth]
    • /ˈzɪər oʊθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zeer-ohth]
    • /ˈzɪər oʊθ/

Definitions of zeroth word

  • adjective zeroth coming in a series before the first: the zeroth level of energy. 1
  • noun zeroth Immediately preceding what is regarded as first in a series. 1
  • adjective zeroth denoting a term in a series that precedes the term otherwise regarded as the first term 0

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Origin of zeroth

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; zero + -th1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Zeroth

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zeroth popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with zeroth

  • what is the zeroth law of thermodynamics?
  • what is zeroth law of thermodynamics?
  • what is zeroth law?

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