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negation

 

[ nɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

logical operator

Negation is a logical operation that takes a proposition P and outputs the opposite of P. In simpler terms, it is the act of denying or making negative a statement or idea.

Synonyms

contradiction, denial, opposite

Examples of usage

  • The negation of the statement 'It is raining' is 'It is not raining.'
  • In logic, the symbol ¬ is often used to represent negation.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

In psychology, negation refers to the defense mechanism where a person rejects or denies their own thoughts, feelings, or impulses.

Synonyms

denial, disavowal, rejection

Examples of usage

  • She used negation as a way to cope with her anxiety.
  • Negation can sometimes lead to internal conflicts.
Context #3 | Verb

grammar

Negation as a verb refers to the action of expressing the opposite or absence of something.

Synonyms

contradict, deny, disprove

Examples of usage

  • She negated his argument by providing strong evidence.
  • The teacher negated the student's claim with a counterargument.

Translations

Translations of the word "negation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negação

🇮🇳 नकारात्मकता

🇩🇪 Verneinung

🇮🇩 penyangkalan

🇺🇦 заперечення

🇵🇱 negacja

🇯🇵 否定 (ひてい)

🇫🇷 négation

🇪🇸 negación

🇹🇷 inkar

🇰🇷 부정 (부정)

🇸🇦 نفي

🇨🇿 negace

🇸🇰 negácia

🇨🇳 否定 (fǒudìng)

🇸🇮 negacija

🇮🇸 neitun

🇰🇿 терістеу

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 inkar

🇲🇽 negación

Etymology

The word 'negation' comes from the Latin word 'negatio', which means denial or refusal. The concept of negation has been studied in philosophy, logic, psychology, and linguistics. It plays a crucial role in reasoning, argumentation, and communication. The use of negation has evolved over time, influencing various fields of study and contributing to the understanding of human cognition and behavior.

See also: negative, negatively, negator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,645, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.