What does affirmative mean?
Affirmative means pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming.
Affirmative
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming.
Definitions by Sense
- pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
- pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
- positive
- Confirmative; ratifying.
- Dogmatic.
- (logic) Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition.
- (algebra) positive; not negative
- Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Example Sentences
an affirmative answer
an affirmative vote
an act affirmative of common law
Lyſicles vvas a little diſconcerted by the affirmative air of Crito; but after a ſhort pauſe replied briskly, […]
That’s an affirmative Houston, the space shuttle has lost the secondary thrusters.
10-4 good buddy. That’s an affirmative—the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.
that every hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of Archelaus, of Plutarch, Philostratus, and many more.
Synonyms for affirmative
Antonyms for affirmative
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Word Forms
- more affirmative
- most affirmative
- affirmatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for affirmative?
Common synonyms include positive, favorable, optimistic, pro.
What is the opposite of affirmative?
Possible antonyms include negative.
How do you use affirmative in a sentence?
an affirmative answer
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