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- Dictionarypositive/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
adjective
- 1. consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
- 2. constructive, optimistic, or confident: "there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a desirable or constructive quality or attribute: "take your weaknesses and translate them into positives"
- 2. a positive photographic image, especially one printed from a negative: "the photographic process involves separate runs with the red, green, and blue separation positives"
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1. a. : formally laid down or imposed : prescribed. positive laws. b. : expressed clearly or peremptorily. her answer was a positive no. c. : fully assured : confident. positive it was her book. 2. a.
POSITIVE definition: 1. full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2. certain and without…. Learn more.
Positive definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of POSITIVE used in a sentence.
In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative. If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card. Keeping track of positive's many meanings can be positively confusing.
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/ effective/useful. good or useful. The tests have so far yielded positive results. The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. His family have been a very positive influence on him.
A positive fact, situation, or experience is pleasant and helpful to you in some way. The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John. Working abroad should be an exciting and positive experience for all concerned. Synonyms: beneficial, effective, useful, practical More Synonyms of positive.
1. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation: a positive answer; positive criticism. 2. Measured or moving forward or in a direction of increase or progress: positive steps. 3. a. Desirable, admirable, or beneficial: a woman with many positive qualities; the positive features of this new software. b.
POSITIVE definition: 1. feeling happy about your life and your future: 2. Something that is positive makes you feel…. Learn more.
Positive definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of POSITIVE used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Medicine, Numbers, Electricity pos‧i‧tive1 /ˈpɒzətɪv $ ˈpɑː-/ S2 W2 AWL adjective 1 attitude if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think about what is good in a situation rather than what is bad OPP negative positive about You’ve got to be more pos...