affirmative

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/əˈfɜːmətɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.“10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.”
(grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
An assertion.

adjective

Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming“an affirmative answer”
Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
Positive“an affirmative vote”
Confirmative; ratifying.“an act affirmative of common law”

interjection

An elaborate synonym for the word yes.
(especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.

Related words

Synonyms

affirmatory assentient agreeing positive pro favorable concessive optimistic assenting conceding favoring affirm affirming affirmation yes yea

Antonyms

Associated

rebuttal quotas negation predicate action psychotherapy preferential constructive imperative negative minorities hiring

Rhymes

dermot of hermit of mcdermott of

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