NEGATIVE | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Negative

Negative

neg·a·tive

Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

Expressing or implying denial, refusal, or opposition.

e.g. The negative review of the movie discouraged many from watching it.

(adjective)

(of a number) less than zero;

e.g. -4 is a negative number because it is less than zero.

(adjective)

marked by a loss or reduction;

e.g. The business has a negative cash flow because we barely get any customers.

(adjective)

denoting the absence or lack of a condition or substance;

e.g. He is HIV negative, so that's good news!

(noun)

a statement or word that expresses refusal, disproval, or denial;

e.g. When he was asked about what he thinks of the news, he replied with a negative.

(noun)

a drawback;

e.g. The negatives outweigh the positives in this decision, so think twice before you act on it.

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Quotes

"To respond is positive, to react is negative." -- Zig Ziglar
"You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind." -- Joyce Meyer

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