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Topic: Philosophy

negate

IPA: /nɪˈɡeɪt/

KK: /nɪˈɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something ineffective or invalid; to cancel out or deny its existence or truth.

Example: The new evidence will negate the previous findings of the study.

negation

IPA: /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement or action that denies or contradicts something, often indicating the absence or opposite of a positive idea.

Example: The negation of the proposal led to a heated debate among the committee members.

negativist

IPA: /ˈnɛɡəˌtɪvɪst/

KK: /nɛgətɪvɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who tends to focus on the negative aspects of situations and often expects bad outcomes, rather than offering positive solutions or suggestions.

Example: Despite the team's efforts, the negativist always pointed out the flaws in their plans.

negatory

IPA: /nɪˈɡeɪtəri/

KK: /nɪˈɡeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that expresses denial or negation; having a negative quality.

Example: The negatory response from the committee surprised everyone.

adverb

Definition: Not affirming or asserting; expressing denial or negation.

Example: The response was negatory, indicating that the proposal would not be accepted.

nemesis

IPA: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

KK: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes harm or defeat, often seen as an unbeatable opponent or a source of punishment.

Example: The team's nemesis was a rival school that always defeated them in the championship.

neoteric

IPA: /niˈɒtərɪk/

KK: /niˈɔtɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is new or modern, often referring to ideas, styles, or trends that have recently emerged.

Example: The neoteric design of the building attracted a lot of attention for its innovative features.

nescience

IPA: /ˈnɛsɪəns/

KK: /ˈnɛsɪəns/

noun

Definition: The state of not knowing or being unaware; a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

Example: His nescience about the topic was evident during the discussion.

nescient

IPA: /ˈnɛʃənt/

KK: /ˈnɛsʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Not having knowledge or awareness; lacking understanding or education.

Example: His nescient remarks showed that he had not done any research on the topic.

noun

Definition: A person who lacks knowledge or awareness in general or about a specific subject.

Example: The nescient individual struggled to understand the complex topic discussed in class.

nethermost

IPA: /ˈnɛðərˌmoʊst/

KK: /ˈnɛðərˌmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: The lowest or deepest part of something.

Example: The treasure was hidden in the nethermost depths of the cave.

nihil

IPA: /ˈnaɪhɪl/

KK: /nɪhɪl/

noun

Definition: A term that means nothing or the absence of anything.

Example: In philosophy, some argue that nihil represents a rejection of all religious and moral principles.

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