Wondering how to hyphenate the English word negative? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.
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A reply of denial He answered in the negative |
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A piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed |
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Vote against Refuse to endorse Refuse to assent The President vetoed the bill |
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Characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance Having no positive features A negative outlook on life A colorless negative personality A negative evaluation A negative reaction to an advertising campaign |
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Expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial |
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Having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant Ran a negative campaign Delinquents retarded by their negative outlook on life |
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Not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition The HIV test was negative |
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Reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive Negative interest rates |
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Less than zero A negative number |
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Designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions Negative criticism |
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Having a negative charge Electrons are negative |
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Involving disadvantage or harm Minus (or negative) factors |