English Explanatory Dictionary

negate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
  2. To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
  3. To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
  4. To perform the NOT operation on.

Pronunciation

/nɪˈɡeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-negate.wav

Word forms

negate negates negating negated

Etymology

From Latin negātus, perfect passive participle of negō (“to deny, refuse, decline”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

negative negativeness negativism negativity negation

Derived words

negatability negatable negatedness negater negatism negator unnegated
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