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zeroth.

In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/Australia, New-Zealand, UK/ˈzɪɹoʊθ/US/ˈziɹoʊθ/US
  1. In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

    not-comparable
    The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.
  2. Corresponding to a position preceding the first.

    not-comparable
    A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
Where this word comes from

From zero + -th (ordinal suffix).

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