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affirmative definition

af·firma·tive (ə fʉrm′ə tiv)

adjective

  1. saying that something stated is true; answering “yes” an affirmative reply
    1. bold or confident in asserting affirmative people
    2. optimistic or hopeful; not negative or cynical
  3. Logic affirming something about a subject “all men are mortal” is an affirmative proposition

Etymology: ME affirmatif < L affirmativus < affirmare, affirm

adverb, interjection

yes: so used in radio communication

noun

  1. a word or expression indicating assent or agreement (Ex.: yes, aye)
  2. an affirmative statement
  3. the point of view that upholds the proposition being debated

Related Forms:

affirmative Idioms

in the affirmative

  1. in assent or agreement with a plan, suggestion, etc.
  2. with an affirmative answer; saying “yes”

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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