(idea) by Discordian Tue May 21 2002 at 23:50:02

A mathematical abstraction representing an infinitely large negative number. Often used in discussions of graphs or limits, for example:

The graph of y=-x decreases towards negative infinity.
The limit of y=1/x as x approaches negative infinity is zero.

Similar in theory to infinity, but focusing only on negative values.
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