Negated: meaning, definitions and examples

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negated

 

[ nɪˈɡeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grammatical term

The term 'negated' refers to the action of making a statement or proposition false or invalid. In grammar, it typically involves the use of negation words such as 'not' or 'never'. This action can alter the meaning of sentences significantly. For instance, changing 'She is happy' to 'She is not happy' negates the original statement. Negated forms are essential for many languages to express denial or contradiction.

Synonyms

denied, disapproved, refuted

Examples of usage

  • He negated the proposal during the meeting.
  • The evidence presented negated his claims.
  • The lawyer successfully negated the accusations.
  • When she negated the previous statement, it surprised everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "negated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negado

🇮🇳 नकारात्मक

🇩🇪 negiert

🇮🇩 ditolak

🇺🇦 заперечений

🇵🇱 zanegowany

🇯🇵 否定された

🇫🇷 négation

🇪🇸 negado

🇹🇷 reddedilmiş

🇰🇷 부정된

🇸🇦 منفي

🇨🇿 negovaný

🇸🇰 zanegovaný

🇨🇳 否定的

🇸🇮 zanikan

🇮🇸 neitaður

🇰🇿 теріске шығарылған

🇬🇪 უარყოფილი

🇦🇿 rədd edilmiş

🇲🇽 negado

Word origin

The word 'negated' originates from the Latin verb 'negare', meaning 'to deny' or 'to refuse'. It has evolved through Middle English, maintaining similar meanings related to denial and refusal. Over centuries, 'negation' became a fundamental concept in philosophy, logic, and linguistics, emphasizing the process of contradicting propositions. In the realms of logic and grammar, negation plays a crucial role in reasoning and argumentation, allowing for the expression of oppositional thoughts. 'Negated' represents the past action of this process, marking the transformation of an affirmative statement into a contradictory one.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,131, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.