Negatiu
Example: El comentari negatiu va afectar la seva confiança immediatament.
Definition
"Negatiu" refers to something that expresses denial, refusal, or the absence of a positive quality. It is often used to describe unfavorable opinions, attitudes, or results. For example, a "negatiu" comment can adversely affect someone's confidence.
Etymology
The word "negatiu" comes from the Latin term "negativus," meaning 'that which denies.' Over time, it entered Catalan, retaining its sense of expressing negation or opposition. Did you know? The root "neg-" is also related to words like 'neglect' and 'negative' in English.
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"Negatiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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