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The word affirmative describes something that confirms the truth. (adjective)
An example of something that would be described as affirmative is a testimony in court that supports the plaintiff's claim.
The word affirmative describes agreeing with someone or something. (adjective)
An example of an affirmative action is nodding your head in agreement with a friend's statement.
The word affirmative refers to a positive answer. (adjective)
An example of an affirmative statement is answering a question with the word “yes.”
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