non-negative
Not below zero
Non-negative describes a number that is zero or greater—anything that isn't negative.
The term appears frequently in mathematics and programming where the distinction matters: The function returns a non-negative integer.
Unlike "positive," which excludes zero, non-negative explicitly includes it.
Numerical absence of quantity
- positiveAffirming or certain
- integerNumber lacking fractions
- real numberValue on continuous line
- whole numberQuantity lacking fractional parts
value · quantity · greater than or equal · threshold · constraint · bounded · absolute value · magnitude
Opposite of no
- agreementShared position between parties
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
consent · approval · endorsement · assent · concurrence · affirmation · validation · verification
Enclosed roofed structure
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- progressMovement toward improvement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
improvement · enhancement · innovation · creation · productivity · collaboration · foundation · reinforcement
Feeling positive expectation
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- confidentSure of oneself
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
encouraging · promising · buoyant · sanguine · heartening · reassuring · favorable · auspicious
zero
Numerical absence of quantity
- positiveAffirming or certain
- integerNumber lacking fractions
- real numberValue on continuous line
whole number · value · quantity · greater than or equal · threshold · constraint · bounded · absolute value · magnitude · square
yes
Opposite of no
- agreementShared position between parties
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- acceptanceConsent to receive
acknowledgment · consent · approval · endorsement · assent · concurrence · affirmation · validation · verification · sanction
building
Enclosed roofed structure
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- progressMovement toward improvement
advancement · improvement · enhancement · innovation · creation · productivity · collaboration · foundation · reinforcement · evolution
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
bright · encouraging · promising · buoyant · sanguine · heartening · reassuring · favorable · auspicious · propitious
non-negativenegative
Opposite of affirmative
negative numbers · below zero · negative number · minus · in the red