Definitions and Examples of zero, null
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The numerical value of no quantity or amount; nothing.
Example
The temperature outside is zero degrees Celsius.
Having no legal or binding force; invalid or void.
Example
The contract was declared null and void due to a breach of terms.
Key Differences: zero vs null
- 1Zero refers to the numerical value of nothing, while nonzero refers to any value other than zero.
- 2Null refers to something that is invalid or void, while nonzero refers to something that has a value.
Effective Usage of zero, null
- 1Mathematics: Use zero and nonzero to describe numerical values in equations and formulas.
- 2Programming: Use null and nonzero to describe the presence or absence of values in code.
- 3Finance: Use zero and nonzero to describe financial transactions and balances.
- 4Science: Use zero and nonzero to describe measurements and quantities in experiments.
Remember this!
The antonyms zero and null describe the absence or invalidity of a value, while nonzero describes any value other than zero. These words are commonly used in mathematics, programming, finance, and science to describe numerical values, transactions, and measurements.