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Idioms about negative
in the negative, in the form of a negative response, as a refusal, denial, or disagreement; no: The reply, when it finally came, was in the negative.
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British Dictionary definitions for negative
Compare positive, affirmative
Derived forms of negative
negatively, adverbnegativeness or negativity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for negative
negative
[ nĕg′ə-tĭv ]
adj.
Expressing, containing, or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial.
Marked by failure of response or absence of a reaction.
Not indicating the presence of microorganisms, disease, or a specific condition.
Moving or turning away from a stimulus, such as light.
Relating to or designating an electric charge of the same sign as that of an electron.
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Scientific definitions for negative
negative
[ nĕg′ə-tĭv ]
Less than zero.
Having the electric charge or voltage less than zero.
Devoid of evidence of a suspected condition or disease, as a diagnostic test.
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