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negating

 

[ nɪˈɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grammatical context

Negating refers to the act of making a statement negative or denying the validity of something. In grammar, it involves altering a sentence to express the opposite meaning, commonly through the use of 'not' or other negative constructions.

Synonyms

contradicting, denying, refuting

Examples of usage

  • She is not going to the party.
  • They do not understand the problem.
  • I can't believe it's already December.
Context #2 | Verb

logical context

In logic and mathematics, negating a proposition means to assert that the proposition is false. This is a crucial aspect of logical reasoning, allowing for the exploration of the opposite of a given statement.

Synonyms

contradict, invalidate, refute

Examples of usage

  • The negation of 'All cats are animals' is 'Not all cats are animals'.
  • To negate the statement, you would say 'It is not the case that the sky is blue.'
  • In logic, negating a true statement results in a false one.

Translations

Translations of the word "negating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negar

🇮🇳 नकारना

🇩🇪 verneinen

🇮🇩 menyangkal

🇺🇦 заперечення

🇵🇱 zaprzeczanie

🇯🇵 否定する

🇫🇷 négation

🇪🇸 negar

🇹🇷 inkar etmek

🇰🇷 부정하다

🇸🇦 نفي

🇨🇿 negace

🇸🇰 popieranie

🇨🇳 否定

🇸🇮 zanikanje

🇮🇸 neitun

🇰🇿 жоққа шығару

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 inkar

🇲🇽 negar

Etymology

The term 'negate' derives from the Latin word 'negare' meaning 'to deny'. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin negation, which reflects the idea of refusal or contradiction. In the 14th century, the use of the word began to appear in English through Middle English influences. The development of its meaning has been linked to both linguistic and logical contexts, highlighting its versatility across different fields. Over time, 'negate' has been adopted into legal, philosophical, and common vernacular, further expanding its usage. Today, it remains a key term in discussions involving denial, contradiction, and logical reasoning.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,921, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.