affirmative
affirmative
Definition
af·firma·tive (ə fʉrm′ə tiv)
adjective
- saying that something stated is true; answering “yes” an affirmative reply
- bold or confident in asserting affirmative people
- optimistic or hopeful; not negative or cynical
- Logic affirming something about a subject “all men are mortal” is an affirmative proposition
Etymology: ME affirmatif < L affirmativus < affirmare, affirm
adverb,
yes: so used in radio communication
noun
- a word or expression indicating assent or agreement (Ex.: yes, aye)
- an affirmative statement
- the point of view that upholds the proposition being debated
af·firm′a·tively adverb
in the affirmative
- in assent or agreement with a plan, suggestion, etc.
- with an affirmative answer; saying “yes”
affirmative
Synonyms
affirmative
modif.
Antonyms
in the affirmative
affirmative
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- resolution: Such an order would be subject to affirmative resolution.
- action: Yet in the UK ' affirmative action ' is illegal.
- vote: An affirmative vote of at least two thirds of members present shall be required for adoption.
- procedure: Such an order requires affirmative procedure in the Commons.
- answer: Here, too, specific evidence for an affirmative answer fails.
- consent: If the answer was in the affirmative, written consent was obtained.
Modifying Another Word
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