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Definition of negativity

negativity

/ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪv.ə.ti/
neg · a · tiv · i · ty
Adverb:negatively
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Plural:negativities
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Adjective:negative
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• noun

1

The expression of criticism of or pessimism about something; a tendency to be downbeat, skeptical, or disagreeable.

Example

"The coach urged the players to let go of their negativity and focus on winning the next match."

2

The state or quality of being negative in a mathematical, physical, or electrical sense, such as carrying a negative electric charge or having a value less than zero.

Example

"The experiment measured the relative negativity of the cathode during the chemical reaction."

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negatively
negativeness
negativism
negativity
negatory
negging
neglect

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'negative' (from Latin 'negativus', meaning 'that which denies', from 'negare', 'to deny') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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