affirmative
a
ə
ē
ffir
ˈfɜr
fēr
ma
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "affirmative"in English

Affirmative
01

a response expressing agreement or consent

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He gave an affirmative when asked to join the team.
affirmative
01

indicating agreement

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She nodded in an affirmative manner.
02

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

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In her role as a mentor, Sarah consistently provides affirmative guidance, empowering her mentees to pursue their goals with confidence.
03

indicating confidence or expectation of positive outcomes

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She maintained an affirmative outlook despite setbacks.
04

(grammar) expressing or indicating a positive statement or response

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" Yes, I agree " is an affirmative sentence.
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