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- Dictionarydouble negative
noun
- 1. a negative statement containing two negative elements (for example he didn't say nothing).
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- Double negative
Grammatical construction occurring when two forms of negation are used in the same sentence
A double negative is a construction occurring when two forms of grammatical negation are used in the same sentence. This is typically used to convey a different shade of meaning from a strictly positive sentence ("You're not unattractive" vs "You're attractive"). Multiple negation is the more general term referring to the occurrence of more than one negative in a clause. In some languages, double ... Wikipedia
