NEGATION


Meaning of NEGATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɪgeɪʃ(ə)n ]

1.

The negation of something is its complete opposite or something which destroys it or makes it lose its effect. ( FORMAL )

Unintelligible legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of parliamentary democracy.

N-SING : N of n

2.

Negation is disagreement, refusal, or denial. ( FORMAL )

Irena shook her head, but in bewilderment, not negation.

≠ affirmation

N-UNCOUNT

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