NEGATORY

Etymology

Adjective

negatory (not comparable)

Negative, negating.

Noun

negatory

(military, CB slang) No.

Source: Wiktionary


Neg"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. negatorius: cf. F. négatorie.]

Definition: Expressing denial; belonging to negation; negative. Carlyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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