quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of; we have no bananas; no eggs left and no money to buy any; have you no decency?; did it with no help; I'll get you there in no time'

a negative; his no was loud and clear'

a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known

[ Syn: nobelium , no , atomic number 102 ]

referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present; he was no heavier than a child

[ Syn: no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more ]

not in any degree or manner; not at all; he is no better today'

used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement; no, you are wrong'