What Are Numbers Greater Than Zero Called?

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Numbers greater than zero are commonly referred to as positive numbers. Specifically, integers greater than zero are known as natural numbers, though the inclusion of zero in this category varies by convention. Real numbers greater than zero do not have a distinct name beyond being labeled as positive reals. The term "positive integers" is also used to describe natural numbers excluding zero. The convention regarding whether zero is considered a natural number is evolving, with many adopting the view that it is included.
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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.
 
just the use of the adjective positive: "positve reals"
 
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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.
 
You can also call them the "positive integers".
 
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