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NEGATION

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Negation.

How to pronounce negation:

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Negation - as a noun

A negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement

The speech act of negating

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
denial7disaffirmation23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false

Example Sentences

"The negation of his statement completely changed the meaning of his argument."
"In logic, negation is represented by the symbol ¬."
"The negation of the hypothesis led to a breakthrough in scientific research."
"She understood the concept of negation and applied it correctly in her essay."
"The lawyers presented a strong case for negation of the evidence."
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Word Game Points

Is NEGATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, negation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEGATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is NEGATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, negation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEGATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NEGATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, negation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEGATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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