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unpositive

unpositive

7.9
A number that is zero or less than zero
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : no positivo
  • The function is only defined for unpositive real numbers, meaning it does not accept values greater than zero.

Examples

  • The function is only defined for unpositive real numbers in this case.

  • If the result is unpositive, the process must be repeated with different parameters.

  • In this equation, any unpositive value will not satisfy the condition.

  • The result was unpositive.

  • A score of zero is unpositive.

  • In this equation, any unpositive value, including negative numbers and zero, will not satisfy the condition.

  • If the final result is unpositive, indicating zero or a negative number, the process must be repeated with different parameters.

Synonyms

nonpositive
vsunpositive
  • Specialized
6.5

Not greater than zero, including negative numbers

is a less common alternative form used for the same mathematical idea

Antonyms

positive
37 1.0

A number that is greater than zero

How Positive

positive
37 1.0
neutral
  • Specialized
12 5.6
unpositive
  • Specialized
7.9
negative
  • Specialized
213 3.2

Surface Forms

unpositive positive

Morphology

unpositive = positive (transparent) = un + positive

The negative prefix 'un-' directly negates the mathematical adjective 'positive', yielding the intended non-positive numeric sense.

Etymology

Unpositive comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and positive meaning 'greater than zero' or 'plus'. So unpositive means 'not positive', that is zero or a negative number in math.