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   positive

   /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
   • ▪ expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission: "the company received a positive response from investors" Similar affirmativefavourableapprovingin the affirmativegoodconstructiveenthusiasticsupportivereassuringencouragingcorroborativeOpposite negative
   • ▪ (of the results of a test or experiment) indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists: "the positive results of a pregnancy test" Similar showing a reactionaffirmativeOpposite negative
   • ▪ (of a person) having a specified condition, or showing traces of a specified substance in their body: "a player had tested positive for cocaine use"
   • 2. constructive, optimistic, or confident: "there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders" Similar constructivepracticalusefulpragmaticproductivehelpfulworthwhilebeneficialeffectiveefficaciousoptimistichopefulconfidentforward-lookingcheerfulsanguinebuoyantassuredinformal:upbeatOpposite pessimistic
   • ▪ showing progress or improvement: "the prospects for positive growth in the economy do not look good" Similar favourablegoodpleasingwelcomepromisingencouraginghearteningpropitiousauspiciousOpposite negative
   • 3. with no possibility of doubt; definite: "he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis" Similar definiteconclusivecertaincategoricalunequivocalincontrovertibleindisputableundeniableincontestableunmistakableunambiguousindubitableunquestionableirrefutablebeyond questionbeyond a doubtabsolutereliablepersuasiveconvincingconcretetangibleclearclear-cutprecisedirectexplicitexpressfirmdecisiverealactualinformal:as sure as eggs is eggsOpposite doubtfuldisputable
   • ▪ convinced in one's opinion; certain: "‘You are sure it was the same man?’ ‘Positive!’ said George" Similar certainsureconvincedconfidentsatisfiedfree from doubtassuredpersuadedOpposite uncertainunsure
   • ▪ downright; complete (used for emphasis): informal "it's a positive delight to see you" Similar uttercompletesheerabsoluterealtotalperfectout-and-outpureoutrightthoroughgoingthoroughdownrightunmitigatedunqualifiedconsummateveritablerankunalloyedinformal:rightbloodyfair
   • 4. (of a quantity) greater than zero.
   • 5. containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons: "each battery has a positive and negative terminal"
   • 6. (of a photographic image) showing lights and shades or colours true to the original.
   • 7. denoting the primary degree of an adjective or adverb, which expresses simple quality without qualification.
   • 8. dealing only with matters of fact and experience; not speculative or theoretical.
   • 9. relating to or denoting any of the air or fire signs, considered active in nature.

   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"
   • 3. a result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists: "let us look at the distribution of those positives"
   • 4. the part of an electric circuit that is at a higher electrical potential than another point designated as having zero electrical potential: "try linking the signal input directly to positive"
   • 5. a number greater than zero.
   • 6. an adjective or adverb in the positive degree.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which gave rise to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. positiveness noun

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   What does positive mean?

   • The meaning of POSITIVE is formally laid down or imposed : prescribed. How to use positive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Positive.

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   What does it mean to be positive about things?

   • If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones. He became much more positive and was soon back in full-time employment. ...a positive frame of mind. You really must try to start thinking positively.

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   What is a synonym for positive?

   • Some common synonyms of positive are certain, cocksure, and sure. While all these words mean "having no doubt or uncertainty," positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply opinionated conviction or forceful expression of it. When would certain be a good substitute for positive?

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   What does a positive attitude mean?

   • 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. For starters, if you're positive about something, you're totally sure.

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   : of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison that is expressed in English by the unmodified and uninflected form of an adjective or adverb and denotes no increase or diminution. b (1) : independent of changing circumstances : unconditioned. an insurance policy with positive coverage. (2)

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   POSITIVE definition: 1. full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2. certain and without…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for POSITIVE: favorable, good, appreciative, friendly, approving, supportive, complimentary, commendatory; Antonyms of POSITIVE: negative, unfavorable, adverse, derogatory, unflattering, uncomplimentary, unfriendly, disapproving.

   • Some common synonyms of positive are certain, cocksure, and sure. While all these words mean "having no doubt or uncertainty," positive intensifies...
   • The meanings of certain and positive largely overlap; however, certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or i...
   • While in some cases nearly identical to positive, cocksure implies presumptuous or careless positiveness. // you're always so cocksure about everyt...
   • In some situations, the words sure and positive are roughly equivalent. However, sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assur...

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   Positive definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of POSITIVE used in a sentence.

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   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.

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   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.

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    POSITIVE definition: 1. feeling happy about your life and your future: 2. Something that is positive makes you feel…. Learn more.