non-zero
Some amount present
Non-zero describes any quantity that isn't zero—positive or negative, large or small.
The term appears in mathematics and statistics but has spread to general use meaning significant or worth considering: There's a non-zero chance this could work.
In casual speech, non-zero often understates probability while acknowledging something can't be ruled out.
Having purpose or significance
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- considerableNotably large in amount
- measurableAble to be gauged
noteworthy · detectable · material · consequential · marked · pronounced · impactful · relevant
Affirming or certain
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- finiteHaving definite bounds
- boundedConfined within limits
- countableAble to be tallied
discrete · determinate · quantifiable · enumerable · numerical · scalar · coefficient · value
meaningful
Having purpose or significance
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- considerableNotably large in amount
measurable · noteworthy · detectable · material · consequential · marked · pronounced · impactful · relevant · observable
positive
Affirming or certain
countable · discrete · determinate · quantifiable · enumerable · numerical · scalar · coefficient · value · probability