Negation

Pronunciation: /nəˈɡeɪʃən/

Negation (noun)

  1. The act of saying that something is not true, not allowed, or not happening.
  2. In grammar, a form or word used to make a sentence mean “not”.
  3. In logic, a rule that turns a statement into one that says the original is false.

Examples

  • Her negation ended the argument quickly.
  • His negation surprised everyone in the meeting.