0

 Dictionary entry overview: What does 0 mean? 

• 0 (noun)
  The noun 0 has 1 sense:

1. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

  Familiarity information: 0 used as a noun is very rare.

• 0 (adjective)
  The adjective 0 has 1 sense:

1. indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

  Familiarity information: 0 used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• 0 (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Synonyms:

0; cipher; cypher; nought; zero

Hypernyms ("0" is a kind of...):

digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)

• 0 (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

Synonyms:

0; zero

Context example:

a zero score

Similar:

cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)