— negator, negater , n.
/ni gayt", neg"ayt/ , v. , negated, negating .
v.t.
1. to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of: an investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
2. to nullify or cause to be ineffective: Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
v.i.
3. to be negative; bring or cause negative results: a pessimism that always negates.
[ 1615-25; negatus (ptp. of negare to deny, refuse), equiv. to neg- (var. of nec not; see NEGLECT) + -a- theme vowel + -tus ptp. suffix ]