negativity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the character of the negative electric pole
  2. noun characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
  3. noun an amount less than zero

Etymology

From negative + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

negativeness

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