Negative ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Negative ( adjective )

1. Expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.
2. Not positive or affirmative; expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin negativus, from negare "deny", from ne- "not" + agere "do, act".

Examples:

1. His answer was negative.
2. I gave a negative response to the proposal.
3. The test results were negative.
4. The company has a negative reputation.
5. His attitude towards work is very negative.

(As a noun)

Negative ( noun )

1. Expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.
2. Not positive or affirmative; expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin negativus, from negare "deny", from ne- "not" + agere "do, act".

Examples:

1. His answer was negative.
2. I gave a negative response to the proposal.
3. The test results were negative.
4. The company has a negative reputation.
5. His attitude towards work is very negative.

(As a verb)

Negative ( verb )

1. Expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.
2. Not positive or affirmative; expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation; denying.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin negativus, from negare "deny", from ne- "not" + agere "do, act".

Examples:

1. His answer was negative.
2. I gave a negative response to the proposal.
3. The test results were negative.
4. The company has a negative reputation.
5. His attitude towards work is very negative.