Negate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /nɪˈɡeɪt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt

Origin

From Latin negatus, past participle of negare ("to deny, refuse, decline"), reduced from *nec-aiare (or a similar form), from nec ("not, nor") + aiere ("to say").

Full definition of negate

Verb

1. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
2. To nullify or cause to be ineffective.Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
3. To be negative; bring or cause negative results.a pessimism that always negates
4. (computing) To perform the NOT operation on.

Related terms

• negative
• negativeness
• negativism
• negativity
• negation