negatives
|neg/a/tives|
B2
/ˈnɛɡətɪvz/
(negative)
denial or refusal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'negative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'negativus', where 'negare' meant 'to deny'.
Historical Evolution
'negativus' transformed into the Old French word 'negatif', and eventually became the modern English word 'negative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deny or refuse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not positive or affirmative'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'negative', referring to things that are not positive or affirmative.
The negatives of the film were stored in a safe place.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 04:22