negate
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negate
- /nɪˈɡeɪt/
Rhymes with -eɪt
Where it comes from
From Latin negātus, perfect passive participle of negō (“to deny, refuse, decline”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
verb negates · negating · negated
- To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict. The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
- To nullify or cause to be ineffective. Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
- To be negative; bring or cause negative results. a pessimism that always negates
- To perform the NOT operation on.
