Zero
Part of speech: numeral
Definition: The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Virtually none. Of a cloud ceiling, limiting vision to 50 feet (15 meters) or less. Of horizontal visibility, limited to 165 feet (50.3 meters) or less. Present at an abstract level, but not realized in the data.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero. The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems. Nothing, or none. The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero. The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates. A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero. The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring. A person of little or no importance. A plane flown by a Japanese kamikaze in WWII. A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm. A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To set a measuring instrument to zero; to calibrate instrument scale to valid zero. To change a memory location or range to values of zero; to set a variable in a computer program to zero. To cause or set some value or amount to be zero. To eliminate; to delete; to overwrite with zeros. To disappear
Example sentence: My vision is a blend of the old school and the new school, but with zero rules.
Cardinal
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of fundamental importance.Of or relating to the cardinal directionsDescribing a number used in counting, e.g., one, two, three.Having a bright red color (from the color of Catholic cardinals' cassock).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A number indicating quantity, or the size of a set, e.g., one, two, three. (See Wikipedia article on Cardinal number.)An official in the Catholic Church, ranking only below the Pope and the patriarchs. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)A songbird of the finch family, Cardinalis cardinalis.Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae. (See Wikipedia article on cardinal birds.)A shade of red associated with the birds of the same name.
Example sentence: A cardinal rule in budgeting and saving is to pay yourself first. Once your paycheck hits your account, wisdom has it that you should move some amount to savings even before you pay the bills.