ex negativo

adverb

From the negative.

Meanings

adverbex negativo (not comparable)
  1. not comparableFrom the negative.

Origin

  1. Latinex
  2. Englishex negativo

From the Latin ex negativo.

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Translations

German ex negativo
  • ex negativofrom the negative
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APA

ex negativo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ex%20negativo

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Chicago

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