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Meaning of affirmative

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

affirmative

Pronunciation:/əˈfɜːmətɪv//əˈfɝmətɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

    Example: 10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.

    Antonyms:negative
  2. (grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

  3. An assertion.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming

    Example: an affirmative answer

  2. Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result

  3. Positive

    Example: an affirmative vote

  4. Confirmative; ratifying.

    Example: an act affirmative of common law

interjection

Definitions

  1. An elaborate synonym for the word yes.

  2. (especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.