negative
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/ˈneɡətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈneɡətɪv/
adjective
A1
bad or harmful
The bad weather had a negative impact on our plans.
A1
containing words like 'no', 'not', or 'never'
Using a negative word can change the meaning of a sentence.
B1
saying 'no' as an answer
She gave a negative response to the question.
B1
seeing only the bad parts; not hopeful
His negative attitude makes it hard to work with him.
B1
not showing a medical condition or substance
The test result was negative for the virus.
R
having the type of electricity that electrons carry
The negative charge is important in batteries.
R
less than zero
The company reported negative profits last year.
R
showing the opposite of light and dark
The negative image shows light as dark and dark as light.
noun
B2
a word or answer that means 'no'
She said a negative when asked to help.
B2
a bad part of something
We should not only see the negative in every situation.
B2
a test result showing something is not present
The doctor was happy with the negative from the test.
R
a word like 'no', 'not', or 'never'
Using two negatives in one sentence is often incorrect.
R
a film with light and dark reversed
The photographer kept the negative to make more copies.
verb
R
to say no to a request or idea
He had to negative the proposal because it was too expensive.
R
to show something is not true
The evidence helped to negative the false claim.
translation
bad or harmful; containing words like 'no', 'not', or 'never'; saying 'no' as an answer; seeing only the bad parts; not hopeful; not showing a medical condition or substance; having the type of electricity that electrons carry; less than zero; showing the opposite of light and dark
a word or answer that means 'no'; a bad part of something; a test result showing something is not present; a word like 'no', 'not', or 'never'; a film with light and dark reversed
to say no to a request or idea; to show something is not true
Word Forms
Plural
negatives
Progressive
negativing
Past
negatived
Perfect
negatived
3rd Present
negatives