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Definition of Affirmative
1. Noun. A reply of affirmation. "He answered in the affirmative"
Specialized synonyms: Yes, Yea, Double Negative
Antonyms: Negative
2. Adjective. Affirming or giving assent. "Affirmative votes"
Similar to: Assentient
Also: Favorable, Favourable, Positive
Derivative terms: Affirm, Affirm
Antonyms: Negative
3. Adjective. Expecting the best. "An affirmative outlook"
4. Adjective. Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. "An affirmative nod"
Similar to: Favorable, Favourable
Derivative terms: Approve, Approve, Approve
Definition of Affirmative
1. a. Confirmative; ratifying; as, an act affirmative of common law.
2. n. That which affirms as opposed to that which denies; an affirmative proposition; that side of question which affirms or maintains the proposition stated; -- opposed to negative; as, there were forty votes in the affirmative, and ten in the negative.
Definition of Affirmative
1. Adjective. pertaining to truth; asserting that something ''is'' ¹
2. Adjective. pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result ¹
3. Adjective. positive ¹
4. Noun. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance. ¹
5. Noun. (qualifier grammatical terminology) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance. ¹
6. Noun. (obsolete) An assertion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Affirmative
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Medical Definition of Affirmative
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1. Confirmative; ratifying; as, an act affirmative of common law.
2. That affirms; asserting that the fact is so; declaratory of what exists; answering "yes" to a question; opposed to negative; as, an affirmative answer; an affirmative vote.
3. Positive; dogmatic. "Lysicles was a little by the affirmative air of Crito." (Berkeley)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Affirmative
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