Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

negator

Noun
/nɪˈɡeɪtə/
Definition
A term or entity that negates, denies, or contradicts something.
Examples
  • The word ‘not’ acts as a negator in the sentence.
  • In logic, a negator is used to deny the truth of a statement.
  • In programming, a negator changes a true value to false.
Meaning
In various contexts, a negator refers to an element or word that serves to cancel out or reverse the meaning of another element.
Synonyms
  • denier
  • refuter
  • contradictor