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1affirmative
adjective af·fir·ma·tive \ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv\
: saying or showing that the answer is “yes” rather than “no”
Full Definition of AFFIRMATIVE
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: asserting a predicate of a subject
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: asserting that the fact is so
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: positive <affirmative approach>
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: favoring or supporting a proposition or motion
— af·fir·ma·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of AFFIRMATIVE
15th century
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2affirmative
noun
Definition of AFFIRMATIVE
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: an expression (as the word yes) of affirmation or assent
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: an affirmative proposition
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: the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate
See affirmative defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of AFFIRMATIVE
15th century
AFFIRMATIVE Defined for Kids
1affirmative
adjective af·fir·ma·tive \ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv\
Definition of AFFIRMATIVE for Kids
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: saying or showing that the answer is "yes" <He gave an affirmative answer.>
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: being positive or helpful <Take an affirmative approach to the problem.>
2affirmative
noun
Definition of AFFIRMATIVE for Kids
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: an expression (as the word yes) of agreement
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: the side that supports or votes for something
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