Numbers greater than zero

In summary, There are different names for numbers greater than zero depending on the context. If you are referring to integers, they are called natural numbers or positive integers. If you are referring to real numbers, there is no specific name, but they can be described as positive reals. The inclusion of 0 in the set of natural numbers is a matter of convention, but it is becoming more common to include it.
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Is there a name for all numbers greater than zero?
 
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You need to be more specific. If you mean the integers greater than zero, these are called the natural numbers. If you mean real numbers greater than zero, then no, there is no special name for them.
 
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just the use of the adjective positive: "positve reals"
 
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Mark44 said:
If you mean the integers greater than zero, these are called the natural numbers.
Whether or not the natural numbers contains 0 is a matter of convention.

My general impression is that the convention "0 is a natural number" is becoming standard.
 
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You can also call them the "positive integers".
 

1. What are some examples of numbers greater than zero?

Examples of numbers greater than zero include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 100, and any number larger than zero on the number line.

2. Are negative numbers considered greater than zero?

No, negative numbers are considered less than zero. Numbers greater than zero are positive numbers.

3. Can fractions and decimals be greater than zero?

Yes, fractions and decimals can be greater than zero. For example, 0.5 and 1/4 are both numbers greater than zero.

4. Is zero considered a number greater than itself?

No, zero is not considered a number greater than itself. Zero is equal to itself and any number greater than zero would be larger than zero.

5. Why is it important to understand numbers greater than zero?

Understanding numbers greater than zero is important in many aspects of life, including counting, measuring, and calculating. It is also necessary for understanding concepts such as positive and negative values, and for solving more advanced mathematical problems.

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