negation

Example Sentences

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Singh formally apologised to the nation in 2005 in parliament, saying the violence were "the negation of the concept of nationhood enshrined in our constitution".

From BBC

In an array of communications, ranging from advertising to legal filings, negation is often used intentionally to mask a clear understanding of a phrase.

From Science Daily

And my idea of degrowth is not a negation of technology.

From Salon

The negation of LeBron James is not related to sports, rather it is a cultural stain.

From Salon

“It wasn’t a negation of color. It was an acceptance. Because black encompasses all colors.”

From Los Angeles Times