Nought: meaning, definitions and examples
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nought
[ nɔːt ]
mathematics
A mathematical concept representing the number zero; the absence of quantity or value.
Synonyms
nil, nothing, zero
Examples of usage
- Nought is often used as a placeholder in mathematical calculations.
- The result of dividing any number by nought is undefined.
informal
Nothing at all; zero quantity.
Synonyms
nil, nothing, zero
Examples of usage
- There is nought left in the fridge.
- She knew nought about the subject.
Translations
Translations of the word "nought" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zero
🇮🇳 शून्य
🇩🇪 null
🇮🇩 nol
🇺🇦 нуль
🇵🇱 zero
🇯🇵 ゼロ
🇫🇷 zéro
🇪🇸 cero
🇹🇷 sıfır
🇰🇷 영
🇸🇦 صفر
🇨🇿 nula
🇸🇰 nula
🇨🇳 零
🇸🇮 nič
🇮🇸 núll
🇰🇿 нөл
🇬🇪 ნული
🇦🇿 sıfır
🇲🇽 cero
Word origin
The word 'nought' originated from Middle English 'naught', meaning 'nothing'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. In mathematics, nought refers to the number zero, which comes from the Old English 'nāwiht', meaning 'no thing'. Over time, nought has become a common term to represent the concept of zero or nothing.