definition of
negative

[1] #1 negative a. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial. wn

[2] #2 negative n. a reply of denial; "he answered in the negative". wn

[3] #3 negative s. having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant; "ran a negative campaign"; "delinquents retarded by their negative outlook on life". wn

[4] #4 negative v. [veto, blackball] vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; "The President vetoed the bill". wn

[5] #5 negative n. a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed. wn