negative
gb/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/ us/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
A2
Inglese
~ 2100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B1
property
1
unpleasant or harmful
Showing something bad or not wanted.
Schema d'uso:
a negative [attitude/result/effect]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'negative' with 'neutral' when describing opinions; 'negative' means bad, not without opinion.
Sinonimi
unfavorable (Slightly more formal; often used in reports or analysis.)
Contrari
positive (Shows a good, desirable, or beneficial quality instead of a bad one.)
Collocazioni
negative attitude
|negative effect
|negative feedback
|negative result
|negative impact
Temi
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The report had a negative impact on the company's reputation.
- She tends to focus on the negative aspects of every situation.
- Negative feedback can sometimes help you improve your work.
- Too much sugar has a negative effect on your health.
- His negative attitude made the meeting unpleasant.
Esempi per chi studia
- The news was negative.
- He has a negative feeling about the plan.
- Negative comments can hurt.
- Smoking has a negative effect on health.
adjective
A2
property
2
showing absence or refusal
Showing 'no' or 'not true'.
Schema d'uso:
a negative [answer/response]
Sinonimi
denying (Focuses on refusing or saying no.)
Contrari
affirmative (Means 'yes' or showing agreement.)
Collocazioni
negative answer
|negative response
|negative reply
Temi
communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- His answer to the proposal was negative.
- The test result came back negative for the virus.
- She gave a negative reply to the invitation.
Esempi per chi studia
- He gave a negative answer.
- The result was negative.
- Her reply was negative.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
less than zero in value
Less than zero.
Schema d'uso:
a negative [number/temperature/balance]
Sinonimi
minus (Informal term for a number below zero.)
Contrari
positive (A number greater than zero.)
Collocazioni
negative number
|negative temperature
|negative balance
Temi
science
|mathematics
|finance
Esempi
- The temperature dropped to negative five degrees Celsius.
- Negative numbers are used to represent debt.
- The account has a negative balance.
Esempi per chi studia
- It is a negative number.
- The temperature is negative five.
- My bank account is negative.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
4
photographic image with reversed tones
A photo on film with light and dark switched.
Sinonimi
film strip (Refers to the material but not necessarily the reversed image.)
Contrari
print (The positive image made from a negative.)
Collocazioni
film negative
|develop a negative
Temi
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- She found an old film negative in the drawer.
- The photographer developed the negatives in his darkroom.
- Negatives must be handled carefully to avoid scratches.
Esempi per chi studia
- This is a film negative.
- He looks at the old negatives.
- They make prints from negatives.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
5
test result showing absence of something
A test result that shows nothing is found.
Sinonimi
clear result (Informal way to say the test found nothing wrong.)
Contrari
positive result (Indicates the condition or substance is present.)
Collocazioni
test came back negative
|receive a negative result
Temi
healthcare
|health
|science
Esempi
- The blood test was negative for infection.
- All COVID-19 tests returned negative results.
- She was relieved when her pregnancy test was negative.
Esempi per chi studia
- The test was negative.
- I got a negative result.
- Her test came back negative.
Grammatica
Forma base
negative
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
US/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
Sillabe e accento
neg - at - ive (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: negative
Noun
- Base: negative
- Plural: negatives
Famiglia di parole
Forms
negatives
noun
Core family
negatively
adverb B1
negativity
noun
Related words
negate
verb
negation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
positive
adjective B1
Espressioni
come back negative
1/kˈʌm bˈæk nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
test shows nothing found
When a test result shows there is nothing found (like no disease).
Esempi
- The lab results came back negative.
- Luckily, the biopsy came back negative.
in a negative light
1/ˈɪn ə nˈɛɡɪtɪv lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
seen as bad by others
Seen in a way that makes someone or something look bad.
Esempi
- The scandal put the company in a negative light.
- Her comments painted him in a negative light.
test negative for [something]
1/tˈɛst nˈɛɡɪtɪv fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
get a test result showing absence
To get a test result that shows you do not have something (like a disease).
Esempi
- He tested negative for COVID-19 before traveling.
- All players tested negative for banned substances.