divide by zero
Undefined arithmetic operation
Divide by zero is an undefined mathematical operation—division requires distributing a quantity into groups, but zero groups is meaningless.
Computers typically throw an error when attempting it.
Figuratively, to divide by zero describes doing something impossible or causing a system to crash: Asking him to multitask is like dividing by zero.
- undefinedNot clearly delineated
- infinityUnlimited extent or quantity
- errorFault in communication
- crashSudden violent impact
- blue screenFatal system error display
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