affirmative
əˈfɜːrmətɪv
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Definition of affirmative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
truthconfirming or asserting something as true or valid
  • Her affirmative response confirmed the plan.
confirmative positive
2.
agreementagreeing with or consenting to a statement or request
  • She nodded in affirmative response to the proposal..
agreeing consenting positive
3.
positiveTECH.not containing negationTECH.
  • The statement was affirmative, with no negative words.
approving confirmative positive

Noun

1.
agreementword or phrase expressing assent
  • He answered with a simple affirmative.
agreement consent yes
2.
logicTECH.positive proposition in logicTECH.
  • The argument was based on an affirmative.
assertion proposition statement
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Expressions with affirmative

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expressing agreement or consent
The committee voted in the affirmative on the new policy.
policies to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups
The university implemented affirmative action to promote racial diversity.
formal approval by a legislative body
The new policy requires an affirmative resolution from the parliament.
states a fact or truth in grammar
An affirmative sentence clearly states that the sky is blue.
legal argument that negates liability despite the act
The lawyer presented an affirmative defence to the charges.
legal claim that introduces new facts to avoid responsibility
The defendant raised an affirmative defense during the trial.

Origin of affirmative

Latin, affirmare (to assert) + -ative (suffix)

Terms with affirmative included in their meaning

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pleaseadv.
communication
used as an affirmative to an offer
pleaseintj.
expression
used as an affirmative to an offer
affirmation
affirmative reaction to someone's actions or work
affirmative response
response indicating agreement or affirmation
affirmative
expressing approval or agreement
affirmative action
policies to improve opportunities for marginalized groups
ayen.
election role
person who votes in the affirmative
ayen.
ballot response
affirmative vote or assent

Examples of affirmative in a sentence

  • His affirmative answer ended the debate.
  • The committee gave an affirmative vote on the new policy.
  • Her affirmative response was reassuring to the team.
  • The affirmative tone of the letter was appreciated.
  • She nodded in the affirmative during the meeting.
  • The proposal received an affirmative from the board.

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  1. French:affirmatif, oui, ...
  2. German:bejahend, Ja, ...
  3. Italian:affermativo, sì, ...
  4. Spanish:afirmativo, sí, ...
  5. Portuguese:afirmativo, sim, ...
  6. Chinese:肯定的, 肯定词, ...
  7. Japanese:肯定的, 肯定, ...
  8. Arabic:إيجابي, إِيجَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיּוּבִי, תְּשׁוּבָה חִיּוּבִית, ...
  10. Russian:утвердительный, утвердительное, ...
  11. Ukrainian:позитивний, так, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वीकृतिपूर्ण, स्वीकृति, ...
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