denial
English
/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
noun
Definitions
- (logic) The negation in logic.
- A refusal to comply with a request.
- An assertion of untruth.
- Refusal to believe a problem exists
- (dated) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Etymology
Suffix from English deny.
Origin
English
deny
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- deniability English
- deniable English
- denialism English
- denialist English
- denialistic English
- deniance English
- deniest English
- denieth English
- deny English
- nondenial English
- redenial English
- redeny English
- self-denial English
- undeniable English
- denoier Old French