negator

noun — 2 senses

negator

noun

/nəˈɡeɪtəɹ/

Etymology From negate + -or, or directly from Latin negātor.

1

One who, or that which, negates.

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A word (or other structural element) which causes negation.

  • The word "not" is a negator in English.

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