HyperDic: double_negative

English > 2 senses of the expression double negative:
NOUNcommunicationdouble negativean affirmative constructed from two negatives
communicationdouble negativea grammatically substandard but emphatic negative
English > double negative: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn affirmative constructed from two negatives.
BroaderaffirmativeA reply of affirmation
Spanishdoble negación
Catalandoble negació
English > double negative: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA grammatically substandard but emphatic negative.
BroadernegativeA reply of denial
Spanishdoble negación
Catalandoble negació

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