Negative
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Consisting in or characterised by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features; expressing denial, disagreement, or refusal. In mathematics, less than zero; in electricity, having an excess of electrons.
“The medical test came back negative, indicating no presence of the disease.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɛg.ə.tɪv/
Syllables
neg·a·tive
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern NEG-; contains four vowels (E, A, I, E)
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Worth 12 points; versatile word with multiple contextual meanings
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