A conceptual framework for describing physical quantities that can take on negative values in meaningful ways, beyond just mathematical convenience. Negative energy densities (predicted by quantum field theory), negative temperatures (achieved in laser systems), negative pressure (driving cosmic inflation), and negative mass (hypothetical) all fall under negative physics. It's the study of the physical regimes where our intuitive sense that "more" means "bigger positive number" breaks down, and the universe reveals stranger possibilities.
Example: "The Casimir effect proves negative energy densities are real—a genuine phenomenon of negative physics where empty space has less than zero energy between two plates."
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Person 1: "I didn't do nothing".
Person 2: "Did you just say a negative concord"?
Person 1: "What's that"?
Person 2: "It's when you say a double negative when you don't intend to. You don't sound smart when you speak like that".
Person 2: "Did you just say a negative concord"?
Person 1: "What's that"?
Person 2: "It's when you say a double negative when you don't intend to. You don't sound smart when you speak like that".
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“Hard negative”: When someone responds to a statement, situation, or question with a hurtful or strongly negative comment.
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Said by the character Glen (played by actor Sam McMurray) in the Coen Brothers' movie "Raising Arizon"
Said by the character Glen (played by actor Sam McMurray) in the Coen Brothers' movie "Raising Arizon"
Person 1: Did you hear that Brad and Jen broke up?
Person 2: No way!
Person 1: I'm crapping you negative.
Person 2: No way!
Person 1: I'm crapping you negative.
by FelixPen June 1, 2006
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2) A pessimistic person. Always think about the worst.
2) A pessimistic person. Always think about the worst.
1)Person A : Let's go out for dinner later?
General negative : No,I can't go out.
Person A : How about tomorrow?
General negative : Nope, impossible.
Person A : HOW about the day after?
General negative : Negative.
2) When visiting a friend in hospital, he'll probably say something like "Oh damn, you are going to die."
General negative : No,I can't go out.
Person A : How about tomorrow?
General negative : Nope, impossible.
Person A : HOW about the day after?
General negative : Negative.
2) When visiting a friend in hospital, he'll probably say something like "Oh damn, you are going to die."
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Oh great, the Net Negative has arrived. Prepare for your will to life to disappear.
Oh great, the Net Negative has arrived. Prepare for your will to life to disappear.
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