negativ/ˈnɛɡatiːf/negative; adverse; unfavorable
negativ is a German adjective that means negative, adverse, or unfavorable. It is pronounced /ˈnɛɡatiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "negativer" and "negativsten".
Definitions
1.expressing or showing disapproval or pessimism; not positive(general attitude/assessment)
a.having an unfavorable, critical, or pessimistic attitude
Seine Antwort auf den Vorschlag war sehr negativ.—His response to the proposal was very negative.
2.indicating absence, deficiency, or failure (especially in scientific or medical results)(science/technical: test/result)
a.not showing the expected reaction or no presence detected
Der Corona-Test war negativ.—The COVID test was negative.
3.less than zero; of a value, quantity, etc., below zero(mathematics/physics)
a.having a value below zero
Die Temperatur ist heute negativ.—The temperature is below zero today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | negativ |
|---|---|
| Comparative | negativer |
| Superlative | negativsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "negativ" mean in English?
- "negativ" means negative, adverse, or unfavorable. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "negativ"?
- "negativ" is pronounced /ˈnɛɡatiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "negativ"?
- The comparative of "negativ" is "negativer" and the superlative is "negativsten".
- What part of speech is "negativ"?
- "negativ" is a adjective in German.
