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[に(二)·じゅう(重)·ひ(否)·てい(定)]
nijuuhitei
noun

Root Words:

[に(二) + じゅう(重) + ひ(否)·てい(定)]
ni + juu + hitei

English Meaning(s) for 二重否定

noun
  1. double negative
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Definition and Synonyms for 二重否定

Double Negative a grammatically substandard but emphatic negative
Synonyms: 二重否定
Double Negative an affirmative constructed from two negatives
Synonyms: 二重否定

Meanings for each kanji in 二重否定

» two; two radical (no.2)
» heavy; heap up; pile up; nest of boxes; -fold
» negate; no; noes; refuse; decline; deny
» determine; fix; establish; decide

Categories 二重否定 is a member of

Affirmative a reply of affirmation
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Negative a reply of denial
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 二重否定

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Sample Sentences for 二重否定

This sort of structure is called a double negative, but in effect it shows affirmation.
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