negative

US /ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ɪv/
"negative" picture
1.

expressing or implying denial, disagreement, or refusal

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She gave a negative answer to the proposal.
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The test results were negative for the virus.
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positive
2.

having a bad or harmful effect

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Smoking has many negative effects on health.
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The news had a negative impact on the stock market.
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positive
3.

less than zero; involving a reduction

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The temperature dropped to negative five degrees Celsius.
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The company reported negative growth for the quarter.
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minussubzero
1.

a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal

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He responded with a firm negative.
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The vote was 10 for and 5 negative.
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positive
2.

a photographic image on film that shows dark areas as light and light areas as dark

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She developed the film and saw the negative.
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The photographer held the negative up to the light.
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negativelydouble negative