Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

negate

/nɪˈɡeɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: negate
IPA: /nɪˈɡeɪt/

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

verb

To nullify or cause to be ineffective.

verb

To be negative; bring or cause negative results.

verb

To perform the NOT operation on.

Example Sentences

"The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences."
"Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds."
"Persecution can be negated through exposure."
"The 'slab track' system negates the need to divert utilities such as gas pipes and telecoms cables by only digging down to a depth of 30cm."
"a pessimism that always negates"

Etymology

From Latin negātus, perfect passive participle of negō (“to deny, refuse, decline”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *h₁eǵ-, negātus

Inflected Forms

negates (present, singular) negating (participle, present) negated (participle, past) negated (past)

Derived Forms

negatability negatable negatedness negater negatism negator unnegated

Frequently Paired Words

negative negativeness negativism negativity negation cancel out counteract counterbalance

Synonyms

neutralize neutralise nullify contradict contravene belie

Rhymes With

great state wait late date rate hate first-rate straight eight create weight

Questions

How do you pronounce negate?: The recorded pronunciation is /nɪˈɡeɪt/.
What does negate mean?: To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
Where does negate come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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