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The temperature was negative five degrees.
What does Negative mean?
Negative means below zero or not positive.
Dictionary definition
Less than zero in math, or expressing refusal, disagreement, or an unfavorable idea.
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Negative in a sentence
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A negative number is less than zero.
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The review included both positive comments and negative concerns.
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Which word is closest in meaning to negative?
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WordNegative.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningNegative means below zero or not positive.
ExampleExample: The temperature was negative five degrees.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- neg · uh · tiv
- Strongest beat
- neg
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on neg.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
positiveUse for a number above zero or a favorable idea.
supportiveUse for an encouraging response.
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Word family
Negative word family
Base word
negative
noun
negatives
Negative numbers or negative points.
adverb
negatively
In a negative way.
noun
negativity
A negative attitude or tone.
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