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   negative

   /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.
   • ▪ expressing or implying denial, disagreement, or refusal: "that, I take it, was a negative answer" Similar saying ‘no’in the negativerejectingrefusingdissentingdissentientcontraryanti-opposingopposeddenyingformal:gainsayingrare:dissentiousOpposite positiveaffirmative
   • ▪ (of the results of a test or experiment) indicating that a certain substance or condition is not present or does not exist: "a negative test result"
   • ▪ (of a person) not having a specified condition or showing traces of a specified substance in their body: "all the patients have tested negative for TB"
   • ▪ denoting a complete lack of something: informal US "they were described as having negative vulnerability to water entry"
   • ▪ (of a word, clause, or proposition) stating that something is not the case; expressing negation.
   • ▪ no (usually used in a military context): "‘Any snags, Captain?’ ‘Negative, she's running like clockwork.’"
   • 2. (of a person, attitude, or situation) not desirable or optimistic: "the new tax was having a negative effect on car sales" Similar pessimisticdefeatistgloomygloom-riddencynicalbleakfatalisticdismissiveantiantipatheticuncooperativeobstructiveunenthusiasticcoolcolduninterestedunresponsiveapatheticharmfulbadadversedamagingdetrimentalunfortunateunfavourabledisadvantageousOpposite positiveoptimisticconstructiveenthusiasticfavourablegood
   • 3. (of a quantity) less than zero.
   • ▪ denoting decrease or reversal: "the industry suffered negative growth in the 1990s"
   • 4. containing, producing, or denoting the kind of electric charge carried by electrons.
   • 5. (of a photographic image) showing light and shade or colours reversed from those of the original.
   • 6. relating to or denoting any of the earth or water signs, considered passive in nature.
   • 7. (in Parliament) relating to or denoting proposed legislation which will come into force after a specified period unless explicitly rejected in a parliamentary vote. British

   noun

   • 1. a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal: "she replied in the negative"
   • ▪ a bad or unwelcome quality or aspect of a situation: "confidence will not be instilled by harping solely on the negative"
   • ▪ a word, affix, or phrase expressing negation.
   • ▪ another term for negation
   • 2. a negative photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass, from which positive prints may be made: "photographs and negatives should be supplied for enlargement purposes"
   • 3. a result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is not present or does not exist: "the percentage of false negatives generated by a cancer test was of great concern"
   • 4. the part of an electric circuit that is at a lower electrical potential than another part designated as having zero electrical potential.
   • 5. a number less than zero.

   verb

   • 1. refuse to accept; reject: "the bill was negatived on second reading by 130 votes to 129" Similar rejectturn downsay ‘no’ torefusevetosquashinformal:give the thumbs down togive the red light toOpposite acceptratifypass
   • ▪ prove to be untrue: "the insurer's main arguments were negatived by Lawrence" Similar disproveshow/prove to be falsegive the lie tobelieinvalidatecall into questionrefuterebutdiscreditexplodecontradictdenynegateformal:gainsayOpposite provesubstantiate
   • 2. render ineffective; neutralize: "should criminal law allow consent to negative what would otherwise be a crime?" Similar cancel outneutralizecounteractnullifynegaterender ineffectiveoffsetbalancecounterbalancebalance outequalize

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin negativus, from negare ‘deny’ (see negate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. negativeness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEGATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NEGATIVE definition: 1. expressing "no": 2. A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as "not…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › negativeNegative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NEGATIVE is marked by denial, prohibition, or refusal; also : marked by absence, withholding, or removal of something positive. How to use negative in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › negativeNegative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Negative means focused on what is bad or lacking. A negative ad tells you bad things about the competition. A negative person loves to complain.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnegative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of negative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEGATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is negative or has a negative attitude, they consider only the bad aspects of a situation, rather than the good ones.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › negativeNegative - definition of negative by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. a. Expressing, containing, or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial: gave a negative answer to our request. b. Indicating opposition or resistance: a negative reaction to the new advertising campaign. 2. Lacking positive or constructive features, especially: a.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNEGATIVE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   not having enthusiasm or positive opinions about something: negative feelings. Many people have a negative attitude towards ageing. Fewer examples. He made negative comments to the press. The report only homes in on the negative points. He felt very negative about the future.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnegative noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a bad quality or aspect of a situation. Try not to focus on the negative. The positives outweigh the negatives. in scientific test. the result of a test or an experiment that shows that a substance or condition is not present. The percentage of false negatives generated by the cancer test is of great concern.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › negativeNegative Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Negative Definition. A negative reply. Indicating opposition or resistance. A negative reaction to the new advertising campaign. Opposite to something regarded as positive. Of, generating, or charged with negative electricity. A quantity less than zero, or one to be subtracted; minus quantity.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › negativeNegative Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    NEGATIVE meaning: 1 : harmful or bad not wanted; 2 : thinking about the bad qualities of someone or something thinking that a bad result will happen not hopeful or optimistic