negation

noun
UK: /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. The act of denying something; stating that something is not true.

    1. His negation of the event was unconvincing to everyone.
    2. Despite clear evidence, the suspect's persistent negation of any involvement raised suspicions.

  2. The opposite of something positive; a statement that expresses something is not the case.

    1. Silence can sometimes be a negation of what one truly feels.
    2. The policy change represents a complete negation of the previous administration's approach to healthcare.

  3. In logic and mathematics, a proposition that contradicts or reverses another proposition.

    1. Double negation in logic can sometimes lead to affirmation.
    2. Understanding the rules of negation is crucial for constructing valid arguments in propositional calculus.

Synonyms

denial rejection contradiction refutation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "negation" in English means: The act of denying something; stating that something is not true., The opposite of something positive; a statement that expresses something is not the case., In logic and mathematics, a proposition that contradicts or reverses another proposition..

The phonetic transcription of "negation" is /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "negation": denial, rejection, contradiction, refutation.

Example usage of "negation": "His negation of the event was unconvincing to everyone.". More examples on the page.