Denier: meaning, definitions and examples
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denier
[ dɪˈnaɪər ]
fabric
A unit of weight by which the fineness of silk, rayon, or nylon yarn is measured, equal to the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of the yarn.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stockings were made of silk with a denier of 20.
- She preferred a lower denier nylon for her pantyhose.
climate change
A person who denies the existence or reality of something, especially climate change.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The deniers claim that global warming is a hoax.
- He is known as a denier of climate change.
Translations
Translations of the word "denier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negador
🇮🇳 अस्वीकर्ता
🇩🇪 Leugner
🇮🇩 penyangkal
🇺🇦 заперечувач
🇵🇱 zaprzeczający
🇯🇵 否定者
🇫🇷 négationniste
🇪🇸 negador
🇹🇷 inkârcı
🇰🇷 부정자
🇸🇦 منكر
🇨🇿 popírač
🇸🇰 popierač
🇨🇳 否认者
🇸🇮 zanikovalec
🇮🇸 afneitari
🇰🇿 жоққа шығарушы
🇬🇪 უარმყოფელი
🇦🇿 inkarçı
🇲🇽 negador
Word origin
The word 'denier' has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. It originated from the Latin word 'denarius', a Roman silver coin. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the measurement of the fineness of yarn, particularly in the textile industry. In more recent times, 'denier' has also been used to describe individuals who reject or refuse to accept the reality of certain issues, such as climate change.
See also: denial, deny, undeniable, undeniably.