negatory

adjective

neg·​a·​to·​ry

ˈnegəˌtōrē

: marked by or having the nature of negation : negative

negatory criticism

Word History

Etymology

Middle French and Late Latin; Middle French negatoire, from Late Latin negatorius, from Latin negatus + -orius -ory

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