negative

UK
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/
US
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

Übersetzungen

negativesubstantiv
negatives
Pl.
UK
/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/
US
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
négationPour une réponse ou une formule de refus.
The teacher asked if anyone had questions, and the student responded with a negative.
Le professeur a demandé si quelqu’un avait des questions, et l’étudiant a répondu par une négation.
négatifEn photographie.
The photographer developed the negatives in the darkroom to create the final prints.
Le photographe a développé les négatifs dans la chambre noire pour créer les tirages finaux.
négatifEn médecine et en analyse de tests.
The medical test came back with a negative, indicating no presence of the virus.
Le test médical est revenu négatif, indiquant l’absence du virus.
Synonyme
film negative
photographic negative
adverse result
negative result
negativeadjektiv
more negative
Komp.
most negative
Super.
UK
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/
US
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Her negative response to the proposal was unexpected.
Sa réponse négative à la proposition était inattendue.
negativeadverb
Used chiefly in radio/telecommunications to mean “no”; functions as a sentential adverb.
négatifDans la communication radio, comme réponse brève de refus.
"Do you require assistance?" – "Negative, we are all set."
"Avez-vous besoin d’aide ?" – "Négatif, tout va bien."
negativeverb
negatived
Präteritum
negatived
Partizip Perfekt
negativing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/
US
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
Used, especially formally, to veto or deny something: e.g., "The committee negatived the proposal."
nierSoutenu; au sens de démentir ou réfuter.
She negatived the rumor that she was leaving the company.
Elle a nié la rumeur selon laquelle elle quittait l’entreprise.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
rejeterSoutenu; au sens de rejeter ou invalider une proposition.

Definitionen

negativesubstantiv
A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal.
The teacher asked if anyone had questions, and the student responded with a negative.
A photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass, showing the light and shade or color values reversed from the original, used to make positive prints.
The photographer developed the negatives in the darkroom to create the final prints.
A result of a test or experiment indicating the absence of a particular condition or substance.
The medical test came back with a negative, indicating no presence of the virus.
negativeadjektiv
Expressing or implying denial, disagreement, or refusal.
Her negative response to the proposal was unexpected.
Characterized by the absence of distinguishing or marked qualities or features; lacking positive attributes.
The negative aspects of the plan outweighed the benefits.
Indicating a lack of progress or a decline in quality or quantity.
The company reported negative growth for the third quarter.
Relating to or denoting a number less than zero.
The temperature dropped to negative five degrees overnight.
Relating to or denoting an electrical charge of the same sign as that of an electron.
The negative terminal of the battery is marked with a minus sign.
Indicating the absence of a specified condition, substance, or pathogen in a test or experiment.
The patient tested negative for influenza.
Unfavourable, pessimistic, or harmful in effect or tone.
The report painted a negative picture of the economy.
negativeadverb
Used to express denial, refusal, or the answer “no,” especially in radio communication.
"Do you require assistance?" – "Negative, we are all set."
negativeverb
To veto, reject, or render void (a proposal, bill, or motion).
The board negatived the amendment after a brief discussion.
To state that something is not true; to deny or refute.
She negatived the rumor that she was leaving the company.