"negatival" meaning in English

See negatival in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Rhymes: -aɪvəl Etymology: From negative + -al. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|negative|-al}} negative + -al Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} negatival (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly grammar) Of or relating to a negative, especially to a word that indicates negation Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Grammar
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