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What is another word for Negation? – 94 Negation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rejection denial refutation contradiction repudiation disavowal disclaimer abandonment renunciation abnegation dismissal disallowance veto prohibition exclusion omission nullification annulment cancellation revocation avoidance evasion negativism opposition dissent disagreement repudiation refusal nonacceptance dissentience

    Meaning of Negation

    The primary meaning of the word "negation" is the act or process of negating something.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of negating something
    • * A statement or phrase that negates or denies something
    • * A term used in logic, mathematics, and philosophy to denote the opposite or absence of something

    Etymology of Negation

    The word "negation" originates from the Latin "negatio", which is derived from "negare", meaning "to deny"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in philosophical and logical contexts, and later expanded to other fields such as mathematics, linguistics, and psychology

    Example Uses

    • The philosopher's argument relied on the negation of the opposing viewpoint
    • * The company's negation of responsibility for the accident sparked widespread criticism
    • * In mathematics, the negation of a statement is denoted by a tilde or a minus sign

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    affirmation confirmation validation verification acceptance approval agreement consent endorsement ratification sanction authorization permission affirmation admission acknowledgment recognition

    Related Nouns

    denial rejection refusal contradiction opposition dissent disagreement repudiation renunciation abnegation dismissal disallowance veto prohibition exclusion omission

    Related Verbs

    deny reject refuse contradict oppose dissent disagree repudiate renounce abnegate dismiss disallow veto prohibit exclude omit

    Related Adjectives

    negative affirmative contradictory opposite reverse adverse hostile unfavorable unwilling reluctant disobedient defiant rebellious noncompliant uncooperative