negativeness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est négatif, pouvant décrire le caractère d'un pôle électrique négatif, une tendance au scepticisme et à l'opposition, ou une valeur inférieure à zéro.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being negative, which can describe the character of the negative electric pole, a tendency toward skepticism and opposition, or an amount less than zero.

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1. C1formalscientific

   The property or character of being the negative electric pole in a circuit or battery.

   Négativité (pôle électrique)

   • The negativeness of the terminal was confirmed by the voltmeter.
   • In a battery, the negativeness of the anode is crucial for electron flow.
   • The circuit's design accounts for the negativeness of the ground connection.

   Synonymesnegativity

   Antonymespositiveness

2. Skepticism and oppositionB2formal

   A tendency to be skeptical, disagreeable, or to resist suggestions or commands.

   Négativisme

   • His constant negativeness made team meetings unproductive.
   • The manager tried to overcome the negativeness of the staff towards the new policy.
   • Her negativeness was evident in her refusal to consider any alternative solutions.

   Synonymescontrarinesscynicismdefiancedistrustnegativityoppositionpessimismresistanceskepticism

   Antonymesaffirmativenessoptimismpositiveness

3. Value less than zeroB2formalscientific

   The state or quality of being an amount less than zero.

   Négativité (valeur inférieure à zéro)

   • The negativeness of the account balance indicated an overdraft.
   • In mathematics, the negativeness of a number is shown by a minus sign.
   • The temperature's negativeness required special equipment for the experiment.

   Synonymesnegativity