nonpositive
- noun
- /nɒnˈpɒzɪtɪv/
- Specialized
:
número no positivo
- The formula only applies to nonpositives, so make sure to use negative numbers or zero.
Examples
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The equation has no solution for nonpositives in this context.
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If the input is a nonpositive, the program will display an error message.
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You should only enter a nonpositive if you want to reset the counter to zero.
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A nonpositive number cannot be greater than zero.
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The set includes all nonpositive integers.
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The scientist noted that a nonpositive result indicated the experiment needed to be redone.
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In this dataset, a nonpositive value suggests that the outcome was not favorable.
Antonyms
How Positive
37
1.0
- Specialized
- Specialized
26
1.0
- Specialized
- Specialized
213
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonpositive = nonpositive (transparent) = non + positive
The noun sense is a straightforward conversion of the adjective 'nonpositive' with no change in spelling.
Etymology
Nonpositive as a noun is made from non- 'not' and positive 'greater than zero', so a nonpositive is simply a number that is zero or below.