HeyRuaHow to say “non-negative” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhdhiúltach
- English:
- non-negative, non-refusing
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-negative:
- níos neamhdhiúltaí
- Most non-negative:
- is neamhdhiúltaí
- Plural:
- neamhdhiúltacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-yoo-ul-tukh” /ˈnʲaũˌjuːl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “neamhdhiúltach” mean?
“Neamhdhiúltach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- non-negative
- Not negative; in mathematics, describing a number that is zero or greater than zero.Also: not negative, zero or positive.
1 other meaning: non-refusing
- 2non-refusing
- Not refusing or denying; not expressing a negative answer or rejection.Also: non-denying, not negative.
“Neamhdhiúltach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhdhiúltach after luach (value, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhdhiúltacha.
More non-negative, most non-negative, very non-negative
Níl an luach seo níos neamhdhiúltaí ná an ceann eile. This value is no more non-negative than the other one.
| more non-negative | níos neamhdhiúltaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhdhiúltaí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-negative | is neamhdhiúltaí | in the past tense: ba neamhdhiúltaí |
| as non-negative as | chomh neamhdhiúltach le | no change after chomh |
| very non-negative | an-neamhdhiúltach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-negative | róneamhdhiúltach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhdhiúltach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Non-negative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-negative?
The Irish for non-negative is neamhdhiúltach (pronounced “NYOW-yoo-ul-tukh”). It comes after the noun: luach neamhdhiúltach, a non-negative value; uimhir neamhdhiúltach, a non-negative number.
How do you say more non-negative and most non-negative in Irish?
níos neamhdhiúltaí is more non-negative and is neamhdhiúltaí is most non-negative. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhdhiúltaí and ba neamhdhiúltaí.
What is the plural of neamhdhiúltach?
With a plural noun neamhdhiúltach becomes neamhdhiúltacha: luachanna neamhdhiúltacha, uimhreacha neamhdhiúltacha.
How do you say very non-negative in Irish?
an-neamhdhiúltach. Too non-negative is róneamhdhiúltach, and as non-negative as is chomh neamhdhiúltach le.
Does neamhdhiúltach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhdhiúltach can mean non-negative or non-refusing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'neamhdhiúltach' different from 'dearfach'?
'Dearfach' means positive, strictly greater than zero, while 'neamhdhiúltach' includes zero as well, so 0 is neamhdhiúltach but not dearfach.
