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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"
- The young man's finger, glided over the words, but at each one Noirtier answered by a negative sign.Chapters 75-76 (51% in)
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
- Though answered in the negative, he begged so earnestly to be permitted to visit those on the fifth floor, that, in despite of the oft-repeated assurance of the concierge that they were occupied, Dantes succeeded in inducing the man to go up to the tenants, and ask permission for a gentleman to be allowed to look at them.Chapters 25-26 (28% in)
- Ali returned a sign in the negative.Chapters 45-46 (54% in)
- He returned a sign in the negative.Chapters 51-52 (41% in)
- Another sign in the negative.Chapters 51-52 (41% in)
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
negative = indicating an answer of "no"
There are no more uses of "negative" in The Count of Monte Cristo.
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