A negative term is one which signifies the absence of certain attributes.
In theory every positive term has its negative. As related to each other positive and negative terms are said to be contradictory. If one denotes a true notion then the other denotes a false notion.
Some terms oppose each other but do not flatly contradict. As related to each other such terms are said to be opposite.
A privative term is one which is positive in form but negative in meaning.
A nego-positive term is one which is negative in form but positive in meaning.
An absolute term is one whose meaning becomes intelligible without reference to other terms.
A relative term is one which derives its meaning from its relation to some other term.
15. ILLUSTRATIVE EXERCISES.
(1a) The words in italics are categorematic.
(1) “Honesty is the best policy.”