"overnegation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From over- + negation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|negation}} over- + negation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overnegation (uncountable)
  1. (Buddhism) excessive negation Tags: excessive, negative, uncountable Categories (topical): Buddhism
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