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negation definition
ne·ga·tion (ni gā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act or an instance of denying; negative answer; denial
- the lack or opposite of some positive character or quality death is the negation of life
- something negative; nonentity
Etymology: < Fr or L: Fr négation < L negatio < negatus, pp. of negare, to deny < neg(i)- < ne- (see no) + *-g(h)- < IE *ĝ(h)i, intens. particle used after negation
Related Forms:
- negational ne·ga′·tional adjective
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