negation
intermediateB2/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · ne-ga-tion
The contradiction or denial of something; the act of negating.
Meanings
The contradiction or denial of something; the act of negating.
کسی چیز کا انکار یا نفی کرنے کا عمل؛ کسی چیز کی حالت کے مخالف ہونا۔
نفی
nafī
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Common Collocations
- logical negation
- negation of rights
- existential negation
Example Sentences
The teacher emphasized the importance of understanding negation in language.
استاد نے زبان میں نفی کو سمجھنے کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔
Ustaad ne zuban mein nafī ko samajhne ki ahmiyat par zor diya.
In logic, negation plays a crucial role in forming valid arguments.
منطق میں، نفی درست دلائل بنانے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔
Mantiq mein, nafī durust dalāil banane mein aham kirdār ada karti hai.
The philosophical concept of negation challenges our understanding of reality.
نفی کا فلسفیانہ تصور حقیقت کی ہماری تفہیم کو چیلنج کرتا ہے۔
Nafī ka falsafiyana tasavvur haqeeqat ki hamari tafheem ko challenge karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'negation' as saying 'no' to something.
Imagine a stop sign that represents denial or negation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہاں کوئی عشق کا نغمہ نہیں، نہ ہی کوئی نفی کسی کا۔
Yahan koi ishq ka naghma nahi, na hi koi nafī kisi ka.
Here there is no song of love, nor any negation of anyone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نفی کا وقت کبھی نہیں ہوتا۔
Nafī ka waqt kabhi nahi hota.
The time for negation is never.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "negatio" — a denying
First known use: 14th century
The term 'negation' comes from the Latin word 'negatio', which itself originates from 'negare' meaning 'to deny'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe the act of denying or contradicting.