Etymology
The word "nought" has its origins in the Old English word "nawiht," which originally meant "nothing." It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*nawïhtaz," which also meant "nothing."
Meaning
"Nought" has three primary meanings:
Origin
The concept of zero and the word "nought" developed over time through several cultures:
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