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JavaScript NEGATIVE_INFINITY Property

Number Object Reference JavaScript Number Object

Example

Return negative infinity:

Number.NEGATIVE_INFINITY;

The result will be:

-Infinity

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Definition and Usage

The NEGATIVE_INFINITY property represents negative infinity.

Negative infinity can be explained as something that is lower than any other number.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The NEGATIVE_INFINITY property is supported in all major browsers.


Syntax

Number.NEGATIVE_INFINITY;

Technical Details

Return Value: The numeric value: -Infinity
JavaScript Version: 1.1


More Examples

Example

Create a negative infinity:

var n=(-Number.MAX_VALUE)*2;

The result of n will be:

-Infinity

Try it yourself »


Number Object Reference JavaScript Number Object

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