Neikvætt

Neikvætt is an Icelandic term meaning "negative." It is used as an adjective to describe something that involves negation, subtraction, or a value below zero, and it is the counterpart to jákvætt, which means "positive." The word appears in everyday language as well as in technical contexts.

In mathematics and numbers, neikvætt denotes negative numbers, such as -5 or -0.2, which are less than zero and used to indicate deficiency, debt, or direction on a number line. In science and engineering, it is used to describe quantities with a negative sign, such as negative charge or negative work, among other concepts.

In language, logic, and related fields, neikvætt often refers to negation or negative polarity—expressions or statements that deny or contradict something. This usage covers negated sentences, negative responses, and situations where a proposition is asserted in the negative form.

The term is widely used in education and communication to distinguish negative values, outcomes, or judgments from positive ones. As with many Icelandic adjectives, neikvætt can modify nouns across genders and cases in grammatical agreement, reflecting its role as a descriptive attribute in both formal and informal language.