Dictionary
zero–sum
adjective
Definition of ZERO-SUM
: of, relating to, or being a situation (as a game or relationship) in which a gain for one side entails a corresponding loss for the other side <dividing up the budget is a zero–sum game>
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of ZERO-SUM
1944
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: zero–sum gamePrevious Word in the Dictionary: zero potentialAll Words Near: zero-sum
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up zero-sum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).