English

doesn't

/ˈdʌz.ənt/
Does not (negative auxiliary)

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    From does + -n't.

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    • partEnglish-n't “Negates the meaning of the clause in which it occurs.”
      • derivedEnglishnot “Negates the meaning of the modified verb.”
        • inheritedMiddle Englishnot

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