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.
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2.
Negation is disagreement, refusal, or denial. ( FORMAL )
Irena shook her head, but in bewilderment, not negation.
≠ affirmation
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