zeroth
What is another word for zeroth? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Coming first in a sequence that is numbered starting from zero rather than one.
We haven't recorded synonyms for zeroth yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use zeroth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
zeroth element
zeroth index
zeroth step
zeroth order
It turns up mostly in mathematics, computing and similarly technical writing.
Etymology
Zeroth is formed from the word zero with the ordinal suffix -th added, in the same way that fourth is formed from four.
Full origin of zeroth →Frequently asked questions
What does zeroth mean?
It is the ordinal word for zero, describing whatever comes first in a sequence that starts counting from zero instead of one.
Why do some lists start at zeroth instead of first?
Certain fields, especially mathematics and computing, number sequences from zero, so the very first item is called the zeroth rather than the first.
Is zeroth a real word?
Yes, it is a standard ordinal formed from zero plus the suffix -th, and it is commonly used in mathematics and computing.
