Definition of affirmative
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: asserting that the fact is so
gave an affirmative answer affirmative proof
2
: positive
an affirmative approach
3
: favoring or supporting a proposition or motion
an affirmative vote was on the affirmative side in the debate
4
logic
: asserting a predicate of a subject
affirmative
nounDefinition of affirmative (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an expression (such as the word yes) of affirmation or assent
2
: the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate
in the affirmative
: with an affirmative reply : with a reply that means "yes"
He answered in the affirmative.
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The first known use of affirmative was in the 15th century
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