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negate ​

The negate() method inverts the sign of a number. A positive number becomes negative and vice versa. It is equivalent to multiplying by -1.

Interactive example ​

Syntax ​

typescript
function negate<
	GenericInput extends number,
>(input: GenericInput): number

Parameters ​

  • input: The number whose sign you want to invert.

Return value ​

The number with its sign inverted. If the number is positive, returns its negative version. If the number is negative, returns its positive version.

See also ​

  • abs - Returns the absolute value of a number
  • subtract - Subtracts two numbers

Sources ​

Released under the MIT license.