negativate

transitive verb

neg·​a·​tiv·​ate

ˈnegətəˌvāt

-ed/-ing/-s

: negate

is directly negativated by plain facts

—A. N. Whitehead

Word History

Etymology

negative entry 1 + -ate

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Rhymes for negativate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate