Meaning of the word negation in English

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negation

US /nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the contradiction or denial of something

Example:
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His silence was interpreted as a negation of the proposal.
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The artist used dark colors to create a sense of negation in the painting.
2.

the absence or opposite of something actual or positive

Example:
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Darkness is the negation of light.
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Poverty can be seen as the negation of prosperity.
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