zero object

noun

An object which is both an initial object and a terminal object.

Meanings

nounzero object (plural zero objects)

plural zero objects

  1. category theoryAn object which is both an initial object and a terminal object.

    Synonyms: null object

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn object which is both an initial object and a terminal object.

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