NEGATIVITY

negativity, electronegativity

(noun) (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond

negativity, negativeness

(noun) an amount less than zero

negativity, negativeness, negativism

(noun) characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands

negativity, negativeness

(noun) the character of the negative electric pole

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

negativity (countable and uncountable, plural negativities)

The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.

Negative sentiment.

(physics) The characteristic of having a negative charge.

Synonyms

• negativeness

Antonyms

• positivity

Anagrams

• agentivity

Source: Wiktionary


Neg"a*tive*ness, Neg`a*tiv"i*ty, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being negative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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