affirmative
Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirmingPertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
» Tom answered in the affirmative.
Meaning
7 sensesPertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
an affirmative answer
affirmativ
утверди́тельныйutverdítelʹnyj
affirming or giving assent
Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
Positive
an affirmative vote
affirmativ
положи́тельныйpoložítelʹnyj
Confirmative; ratifying.
an act affirmative of common law
Dogmatic.
Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition.
Positive; not negative
Examples
17 sentencesTom answered in the affirmative.
What's your opinion on affirmative action?
He gave me an affirmative answer.
ruОн дал мне утвердительный ответ.
I believe the answer is affirmative.
I think the answer is affirmative.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English affirmative, affirmatyve, from Old French affirmatif, from Latin affirFrom Middle English affirmative, affirmatyve, from Old French affirmatif, from Latin affirmativus, from affirmare (“to assert”).
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Forms
more affirmative, most affirmative| Comparative | more affirmative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most affirmative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonyms- affirming or giving assent:affirmatory
- expecting the best:optimistic
- expressing or manifesting praise or approval:approvingapprobativeapprobatoryplausive
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form