zeroth
In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.
Adjective
- In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.
- The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.
- Corresponding to a position preceding the first.
- A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
Origin
Etymology tree English zero English -th English zeroth From zero + -th (ordinal suffix).