positive

²positive

noun

Definition of POSITIVE

: something positive: as a (1) : the positive degree of comparison in a language (2) : a positive form of an adjective or adverb b : something of which an affirmation can be made : reality c : a positive photograph or a print from a negative d : a positive result (as of a test); also : a test yielding such a result

Examples of POSITIVE

1. The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants.
2. The test showed a positive.

First Known Use of POSITIVE

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