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negative

neg·a·tive

negative

 
 
pronunciation:
ne g tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: saying or meaning "no."
He gave a negative answer to the question.
antonyms:
positive
definition 2: bad or harmful.
A bad teacher can have a negative effect on students.
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synonyms:
bad, critical
antonyms:
approving
similar words:
angry, ill
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derivations: negatively (adv.), negativeness (n.), negativity (n.)
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