negative polarity

noun

1. grammar the grammatical character of a word or phrase, such as ever or any, that may normally be used only in a semantically or syntactically negative or interrogative context

Example Sentences

Each receives the positive electricity from the sun, which it draws by reason of its negative polarity.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a whole field of consciousness established, with positive polarity of the first plane, negative polarity of the second.

From Project Gutenberg