Negativity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Negativity is a noun meaning The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.
Meaning
The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.
More Meanings
- Negative sentiment.
- (physics) The characteristic of having a negative charge.
Example Sentences
Leaving aside the abundance of negativity for the time being, in aggregate these attempts at definition speak to the multitude of linguistic phenomena characteristic of language hybridity in multilingual settings, albeit explained with differing emphases by different definers.
Word Forms
- negativities
Synonyms for negativity
Depending on context, synonyms include negativeness, negativism.
Antonyms for negativity
Common opposites include positivity, positivism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include negativism, downside, positivity, galvanometric, negativist, negaholism.
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