1. the action of denying or contradicting something
2. the absence or opposite of something positive or affirmative
3. a negative statement or word that expresses denial or refusal
Usage: grammar; logic

Examples

• His constant negation of her ideas frustrated the team.
• The word ‘not’ is a common form of negation in English.
• The treaty was a complete negation of their previous agreement.
• She shook her head in negation when asked if she wanted help.
• The philosopher argued that negation is essential to logical thinking.
• His silence was interpreted as a negation of the proposal.