Negation

/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The contradiction or denial of something; the opposite of affirmation.

The experiment demonstrated the negation of the previously accepted theory.

The logical operation that takes a proposition and returns its opposite truth value.

In formal logic, negation is often represented by the symbol '¬'.

The process of making something ineffective or void.

The treaty included a negation of any prior agreements regarding nuclear weapons.

An expression that results in the denial or contradiction of a statement.

The phrase 'not true' serves as a clear example of negation in language.

From Latin 'negatio', meaning 'a refusal or denial'.

no way

Used to express disbelief or negation.

not at all

Used to express complete negation.

absolutely not

Used to emphatically deny something.

deny

To state that something is not true.

refute

To disprove or contradict.

nullify

To make of no value or effect.

Nah

When asked if he wanted to go out, he just said 'nah'.

Nope

Will you join us for dinner? Nope!