| Front | negative |ˈnɛgətɪv| |
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| Back | adjective 1 consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features. 2 (of a person, attitude, or situation) not desirable or optimistic: 3 (of a quantity) less than zero. 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 Astrology relating to or denoting any of the earth or water signs, considered passive in nature. 7 Brit. (in Parliament) relating to or denoting proposed legislation which will come into force after a specified period unless explicitly rejected in a parliamentary vote. noun 1 a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal: 2 a negative photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass, from which positive prints may be made. 3 a result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is not present or does not exist: 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: 2 render ineffective neutralize: DERIVATIVES negatively adverb , negativeness noun |
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