affirmative

/ə'fə:mətiv/
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affirmative

He gave an affirmative nod to the proposal.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Expressing agreement or assent: Used to describe a statement, response, or action that indicates a positive "yes" or confirms something.
    • Positive or optimistic: Describing an attitude or perspective that is hopeful, constructive, or focused on good outcomes.
    • Supporting a proposition: In formal contexts like debates or votes, indicating support for a motion.

  2. Noun:

    • A word or statement of agreement: A positive expression, such as "yes" or an agreeing phrase.
    • The side supporting a proposition: In formal debate, the side that argues in favor of a resolution.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she understood.
    • We need to maintain an affirmative attitude during challenging times.
    • The committee reached an affirmative decision on the new policy.

  • Noun:

    • His only reply was a quiet affirmative.
    • When asked if he would attend, he answered in the affirmative.
Advanced Usage
  • "In the affirmative": As an adverbial phrase meaning "with a 'yes'" or "agreeing."
    • The board voted in the affirmative.
  • Affirmative action: A specific policy term (listed here as a compound under "Variants") aimed at improving opportunities for groups that have faced discrimination.
Variants and Related Words
  • Affirm (verb): To state or assert positively; to confirm.
    • I affirm that this testimony is true.
  • Affirmation (noun): The act of affirming; a positive statement.
    • Daily affirmations can boost confidence.
  • Affirmatively (adverb): In an affirmative manner.
    • He responded affirmatively to the offer.
Synonyms
  • Positive: Conveying agreement or a good outlook.
  • Approving: Expressing favor or consent.
  • Assenting: Agreeing to something.
Antonyms
  • Negative: Expressing denial, refusal, or opposition.
  • Dissenting: Disagreeing, especially with a majority opinion.
Related Phrases
  • To answer in the affirmative: To reply with "yes" or to agree.
    • When questioned, the witness answered in the affirmative.
affirmative

He gave an affirmative nod to the proposal.

Adjective
  1. expressing or manifesting praise or approval
    • approbative criticism
    • an affirmative nod
  2. expecting the best
    • an affirmative outlook
  3. affirming or giving assent
    • an affirmative decision
    • affirmative votes
Noun
  1. a reply of affirmation
    • he answered in the affirmative

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