double negative
(dou-ble-neg-a-tive)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a grammatical construction that uses two negatives to express a single negation.
Example Sentence
He won't go nowhere includes a double negative.
More Example Sentences
Using two negatives can confuse the meaning.
Synonyms
negative pair; negation; contradictory
Antonyms
2 positives
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