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Definition of negate

negate

/nɪˈɡeɪt/
ne · gate
Adverb:negatively
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Adjective:negative
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Past Simple:negated
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Past Participle:negated
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Present Participle:negating
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negate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To nullify or make ineffective; to cancel out the effect or value of something.

Example

"Consuming sugary drinks right after a workout can negate the health benefits of the exercise."

2

To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of something.

Example

"The newly discovered historical documents negate the long-held theory about the treaty."

3

To make a word, clause, or logical proposition negative in grammar or formal logic.

Example

"In standard English, you typically negate a verb in the simple past tense by adding the auxiliary 'did not'."

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• Rhymes for negate

• Nearby Words

needling
needy
neem
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negationist
negative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin negatus, the past participle of negare ('to deny' or 'to say no'), from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne- meaning 'not'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Negate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/negate
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