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Negate: meaning, definitions and examples

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negate

 

[ nɪˈɡeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in logic

Deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.

Synonyms

contradict, deny, disprove

Examples of usage

  • he negated the rumors
  • the counterclaims effectively negated the suit

Translations

Translations of the word "negate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negar

🇮🇳 नकारना

🇩🇪 verneinen

🇮🇩 menyangkal

🇺🇦 заперечувати

🇵🇱 zaprzeczać

🇯🇵 否定する (hitei suru)

🇫🇷 nier

🇪🇸 negar

🇹🇷 inkar etmek

🇰🇷 부정하다 (bujeonghada)

🇸🇦 ينكر (yunkir)

🇨🇿 popřít

🇸🇰 poprieť

🇨🇳 否定 (fǒudìng)

🇸🇮 zavrniti

🇮🇸 afneita

🇰🇿 жоққа шығару

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 inkar etmək

🇲🇽 negar

Etymology

The word 'negate' originated from the Latin word 'negatus', which means 'to deny'. The use of 'negate' in English dates back to the 17th century, where it was first used in the context of logic and philosophy. Over time, 'negate' has evolved to also encompass the idea of nullifying or making ineffective. Today, 'negate' is commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, science, and everyday language to express the act of denying or nullifying something.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,932, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.