positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So the fact that Canales and Young are aligned in their positivity might not be a shock. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024 The reason why Jassy thinks positivity determines success is pretty straight forward: People want to be around positive people. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for positivity 

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Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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Cite this Entry

“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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