| Level | A1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | negative |
| IPA | /ˈneɡətɪv / adjective |
| Back | negatif kötümser, olumsuz |
| Back 2 | negative (adjective) /ˈneɡətɪv
/ adjective
1 bad
or harmful
negatif
The effects of the new rule have been
rather negative.
OPPOSITE POSITIVE
2 only
thinking about the bad qualities of sb/sth
kötümser, olumsuz
I'm feeling very negative about my job – in
fact I'm thinking about leaving.
If you go into the match with a negative
attitude, you'll never win.
OPPOSITE POSITIVE
3
(used about a word, phrase or sentence) meaning ‘no’ or ‘not’
olumsuz
a negative sentence
His reply was negative./He gave a negative
reply.
OPPOSITE AFFIRMATIVE
4
(used about a medical or scientific test) showing that sth has not happened or
has not been found
(tıp) negatif
The results of the pregnancy test were
negative.
OPPOSITE POSITIVE
5
(used about a number) less than zero
eksi
OPPOSITE POSITIVE
|
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