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negatives

SayNEG-uh-tivzUS · UK/ˈnɛɡətɪvz/AUS/ˈneɡətɪvz/

2 meanings of negatives

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of negative. Use this form when you mean more than one negative.

    The photographer stored all the old negatives in a metal box.

    Every plan has its negatives, so weigh them before you decide.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of negative used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    The board routinely negatives any motion that lacks a clear budget.

    Each year the assembly negatives the same proposal to raise taxes.

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negatives is a form of negative

negative, noun: A bad point or downside of something. Full entry

Forms
negativenegatives plural
Spelling
negative → negatives: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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