Negatief
Example: Zijn negatieve opmerkingen beïnvloeden de sfeer in de groep.
Definition
"Negatief" describes something characterized by the absence or opposite of a positive quality, often indicating unfavorable, harmful, or pessimistic aspects. For example, "negatief" comments often affect the atmosphere in a group by bringing down morale or creating tension.
Etymology
The word "negatief" comes from the Latin 'negativus,' which means 'that which denies.' It entered Dutch through French 'négatif.' Did you know? The term is closely related to the concept of negation in logic and language, highlighting its roots in expressing denial or opposition.
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"Negatief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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