nounpl: negations (already plural; singular: negation)
negações
1. The action or process of denying or rejecting something
The negation of the proposal came as a surprise to everyone.
A negação da proposta foi uma surpresa para todos.
2. In logic and grammar, a statement or expression that denies or contradicts another statement
In formal logic, negations are used to reverse the truth value of propositions.
Na lógica formal, as negações são usadas para inverter o valor de verdade das proposições.
3. A refusal or denial of something requested or claimed
Her repeated negations of involvement made the situation more suspicious.
Suas negações repetidas de envolvimento tornaram a situação mais suspeita.
The term 'negações' is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese in both academic and everyday contexts, particularly in philosophy, linguistics, and legal discourse. In the USA, 'negations' appears frequently in formal writing and logical arguments but is less common in casual speech, where people typically use 'denials' or 'refusals' instead.
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