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Etymology of the French word negatif

the Old French word negatif
derived from the Late Latin word negativus (restraining, inhibiting; denied)
derived from the Latin word negatus
derived from the Latin word negare (deny, refuse; say ... not)
using the Latin prefix neg-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)

Derivations in other languages

English negative

Usage

Word found in Old French



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