C1 noun 正式

adnegation

/ˌædnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Adnegation is a formal term referring to the act of denial or refusal. It is most commonly used in legal, philosophical, or highly formal contexts to describe the rejection of a claim, request, or proposition.

例句

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1

Despite the evidence, his adnegation of the facts remained steadfast throughout the conversation.

Despite the evidence, his denial of the facts remained steadfast throughout the conversation.

2

The defendant's official adnegation of the charges was filed with the court yesterday morning.

The defendant's official denial of the charges was filed with the court yesterday morning.

3

I was surprised by her adnegation when I asked for a simple favor.

I was surprised by her refusal when I asked for a simple favor.

词族

名词
adnegation
Verb
adnegate
形容词
adnegative
相关
negation
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Add-Negation' – you are adding a 'no' (negation) to a specific request or statement.

快速测验

The diplomat's total _____ of the treaty terms resulted in a breakdown of the peace talks.

正确!

正确答案是: adnegation

例句

1

Despite the evidence, his adnegation of the facts remained steadfast throughout the conversation.

everyday

Despite the evidence, his denial of the facts remained steadfast throughout the conversation.

2

The defendant's official adnegation of the charges was filed with the court yesterday morning.

formal

The defendant's official denial of the charges was filed with the court yesterday morning.

3

I was surprised by her adnegation when I asked for a simple favor.

informal

I was surprised by her refusal when I asked for a simple favor.

4

The paper explores the adnegation of traditional metaphysical values in postmodern thought.

academic

The paper explores the rejection of traditional metaphysical values in postmodern thought.

5

The board issued a categorical adnegation of the proposed budget cuts during the annual meeting.

business

The board issued a categorical refusal of the proposed budget cuts during the annual meeting.

词族

名词
adnegation
Verb
adnegate
形容词
adnegative
相关
negation

常见搭配

formal adnegation formal denial
adnegation of responsibility refusal of responsibility
categorical adnegation absolute refusal
adnegation of a claim denial of a claim
total adnegation complete rejection

常用短语

issue an adnegation

to issue a formal denial

the spirit of adnegation

the attitude of refusal or denial

complete adnegation of

total rejection of something

容易混淆的词

adnegation vs abnegation

Abnegation specifically refers to self-denial or giving up one's own rights/interests, while adnegation is a general act of saying no or denying a statement.

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使用说明

Adnegation is an archaic and extremely formal word. It is rarely used in spoken English and should be reserved for legal documents or high-level academic writing where 'denial' or 'refusal' feels too common.

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常见错误

Learners often use this word in casual conversation where 'refusal' would be much more appropriate. They also frequently confuse it with its more common relative, 'abnegation'.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Add-Negation' – you are adding a 'no' (negation) to a specific request or statement.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'adnegare', where 'ad-' functions as an intensive prefix and 'negare' means 'to deny'.

语法模式

Used as a countable or uncountable noun. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'. Often follows verbs like 'issue', 'express', or 'receive'.
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文化背景

This term belongs primarily to the Western legal and philosophical tradition of precise terminology for formal rejection.

快速测验

The diplomat's total _____ of the treaty terms resulted in a breakdown of the peace talks.

正确!

正确答案是: adnegation

相关词

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

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