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Positive

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

📖 Definitions of "Positive"

noun
  1. 1

    A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

  2. 2

    A favourable point or characteristic.

  3. 3

    Something having a positive value in physics, such as an electric charge.

  4. 4

    (grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.

adjective
  1. 1

    Not negative or neutral.

  2. 2

    Formally laid down.

  3. 3

    Stated definitively and without qualification.

  4. 4

    Fully assured in opinion.

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

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