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Definition
to express criticism or disagreement, or (especially when talking over a radio or in a military setting) to say "no"
- Almost every day I asked Mrs. Fairfax if she had yet heard anything decided: her answer was always in the negative.Chapter 22 (92% in)
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
- Nothing of the sort was visible; and when I asked a waiter if any one had been to inquire after a Miss Eyre, I was answered in the negative: so I had no resource but to request to be shown into a private room: and here I am waiting, while all sorts of doubts and fears are troubling my thoughts.Chapter 11 (4% in)
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
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- One of the gentlemen, Mr. Eshton, observing me, seemed to propose that I should be asked to join them; but Lady Ingram instantly negatived the notion.Chapter 18 (8% in)
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