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nonempty

/nɑːnˈɛmpti/
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• adjective

1

Containing at least one element, member, or character; not empty (used especially of a mathematical set, logical class, or computing data structure).

Example

"The function verifies that the input string is nonempty before submitting the database query."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in mathematics, logic, and computer science rather than everyday conversation to specify that a set, string, or data structure contains at least one element.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonempty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonempty
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