Positive

Quick meaning: Positive is an adjective meaning Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

Meaning

Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

More Meanings

1. (law) Formally laid down.
2. Stated definitively and without qualification.
3. Fully assured in opinion.
4. (mathematics, of a number) Greater than zero.
5. (mathematics, of a number, sometimes) Greater than or equal to zero.
6. Characterized by constructiveness or influence for the better.
7. Overconfident, dogmatic.

Example Sentences

I’m absolutely positive you've spelt that wrong.

Positive words, that he would not bear arms against King Edward’s son.

In laws, that which is natural bindeth universally; that which is positive, not so.

Some positive, persisting fops we know, That, if once wrong, will needs be always so.

Word Forms

• positives

Synonyms for positive

Depending on context, synonyms include certain, sure, wis, nonnegative, absolute, good.

Antonyms for positive

Common opposites include uncertain, unsure, negative, bad, abysmal, atrocious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include favorable, confident, convinced, certain, optimistic, cocksure.

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