NEGATIVELY

adv.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
adv.

In a negative manner; with or by denial. "He answered negatively." Boyle.

2.
adv.

In the form of speech implying the absence of something; -- opposed to positively. negatively, by showing wherein it does not consist, and positively, by showing wherein it does consist. South. Negatively charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge of the kind of electricity called negative.