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Meaning of negation
The primary meaning of the word "negation" is the act or process of negating something.
Etymology of negation
The word "negation" comes from the Latin "negare", meaning "to deny", and the suffix "-ation", which forms a noun indicating an action or process
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of denying or contradicting something
Synonyms
rejection
denial
refusal
disclaimer
contradiction
opposition
repudiation
disavowal
renunciation
abnegation
disclamation
dissent
disagreement
repulsion
exclusion
omission
exception
exclusionary
dismissal
disallowance
prohibition
veto
nullification
annulment
cancellation
revocation
rescission
abandonment
relinquishment
waiver
forfeiture
Definitions
- The act or process of negating something, especially a statement or a quality
- A statement or phrase that negates or contradicts another
- The logical operation of forming a statement that asserts the opposite of a given statement
Usage Examples
- The defendant's negation of the charges was not convincing to the jury
- The philosopher's theory of negation challenged the traditional views on the nature of reality
- The negation of the contract resulted in a lengthy and costly lawsuit
Antonyms
affirmation
confirmation
validation
verification
approval
acceptance
agreement
admission
acknowledgment
recognition
endorsement
sanction
ratification
authorization
legalization
affirmation
assertion
avowal
declaration
profession