negation — the contradiction or denial of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the contradiction or denial of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The philosopher's entire theory was based on the negation of traditional beliefs.
- My mom's negation of my 'five more minutes' request was swift and final.
- In grammar class, we learned about negation and how 'not' changes sentence meaning.
negation
NOUN[/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
the contradiction or denial of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'negationem', the accusative form of 'negatio', which evolved from the verb 'negare' meaning 'to deny' or 'to say no'. Used since ancient Roman times in legal and philosophical discourse to denote refusal, denial, or contradiction.
Breakdown
negare (to deny, to refuse) + -tion (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result). The suffix -tion converts the verbal stem into an abstract noun representing the act or state of negating.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The philosopher's entire theory was based on the negation of traditional beliefs.”
“My mom's negation of my 'five more minutes' request was swift and final.”
“In grammar class, we learned about negation and how 'not' changes sentence meaning.”
“His constant negation of climate change made him unpopular at the environmental conference.”
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