word
Negative
NEH-guh-tihv
/ˈnɛɡʌtɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
negative
Dictionary meaning
Involving disadvantage or harm.
Examples
- Minus (or negative) factors.
- Electrons are negative.
Synonyms: minus
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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