positivity
/'pɔzətivnis/ Cách viết khác : (positivity) /,pɔzi'tiviti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being positive: This refers to a constructive, optimistic, or confident attitude, outlook, or quality.
- The presence of something rather than its absence; a positive condition: In scientific contexts, this can refer to a result indicating the presence of a substance or condition.
- The character of having a positive electric charge: In physics, this refers to the state of being positively charged.
Examples of Usage
- General Attitude:
- Her constant positivity is inspiring to everyone on the team.
- We need to maintain a sense of positivity during these challenging times.
- Scientific Result:
- The test returned a positivity for the virus.
- Physics:
- The particle's positivity determines its interaction with the electric field.
Advanced Usage
- "Cultivate positivity": To actively work on developing a positive mindset.
- Meditation can help you cultivate positivity.
- "Positivity rate": In epidemiology, the percentage of tests that are positive for a disease.
- The city's test positivity rate has fallen below 5%.
Variants and Related Words
- Positive (adj): Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or optimism.
- He has a very positive attitude.
- Positively (adv): In a positive manner; with certainty or optimism.
- She spoke positively about the future.
Synonyms
- Optimism: Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
- Constructiveness: The quality of being useful and intended to help or improve something.
Antonyms
- Negativity: The expression of criticism or pessimism.
- Cynicism: An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
Related Phrases
- Aura of positivity: An atmosphere or feeling of optimism that seems to surround a person or place.
- She brings an aura of positivity into every room she enters.
- Power of positivity: The concept that a positive mindset can lead to positive outcomes.
- He believes in the power of positivity to overcome obstacles.
Noun
- the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
- an amount greater than zero
- the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
- a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
- the character of the positive electric pole