affirmative
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adjective \ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv\Definition of AFFIRMATIVE
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: asserting a predicate of a subject
2
: asserting that the fact is so
3
: positive <affirmative approach>
4
: favoring or supporting a proposition or motion
— af·fir·ma·tive·ly adverb
See Examples of AFFIRMATIVE
- She gave an affirmative answer, not a negative answer.
First Known Use of AFFIRMATIVE
15th century
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nounDefinition of AFFIRMATIVE
1
: an expression (as the word yes) of affirmation or assent
2
: an affirmative proposition
3
: the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate
Examples of AFFIRMATIVE
- <we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee>
First Known Use of AFFIRMATIVE
15th century
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