affirmative

²affirmative

noun

Definition 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

1. <we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee>

First Known Use of AFFIRMATIVE

15th century

Related to AFFIRMATIVE

Synonyms: yes, yea

Antonyms: nay, negative, no, non placet

Related Words: pro; acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction

Near Antonyms: con; blackball, veto; declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown

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