positive
po
ˈpɑ
paa
si
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "positive"in English

positive
01

displaying approval, support, or agreement

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Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts.
02

achieving success or progress

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The company experienced positive growth after implementing new strategies.
03

(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists

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The positive result of the pregnancy test confirmed her suspicions.
04

(of a number) higher than zero

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The thermometer displayed a positive temperature reading, indicating warm weather.
05

feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation

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Despite facing setbacks, she maintained a positive attitude, believing that things would improve with time.
06

(of a person) having no doubt about something

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She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter.
07

useful or involving an advantage

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The feedback from customers was overwhelmingly positive, boosting morale among the staff.
08

giving clear proof that remains no place for any doubts

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The eyewitness testimony provided a positive identification of the suspect, leading to their arrest.
09

dealing only with matters of fact and experience

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In positive philosophy, the focus is on concrete facts rather than abstract ideas.
10

containing or producing a charge opposite to that of electrons

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The positive terminal of the battery is where the current exits.
11

(grammar) referring to a basic form of an adjective or adverb, without comparison or emphasis

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In the sentence " She is tall, " " tall " is in the positive degree.
12

used to emphasize something definite or unquestionable

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He 's a positive genius when solving complex problems.
Positive
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a photographic image that shows the true colors and shades of the scene

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The photographer printed the positive to showcase the natural colors of the landscape.
02

a grammatical form that expresses a basic quality without comparison, used in adjectives or adverbs

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The word " fast " is a positive in the sentence " He runs fast. "
03

an advantageous or beneficial aspect

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The positives of traveling include new experiences and meeting people.
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