pos·i·tive
/ˈpäzədiv/
adjective
- consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features or qualities rather than their absence.
- constructive, optimistic, or confident."there needs to be a positive approach to youthful offenders"Synonyme: constructive, practical, useful, pragmatic, productive, helpful, worthwhile, beneficial, effective, efficacious, optimistic, hopeful, confident, forward-looking, cheerful, sanguine, buoyant, assured, upbeat
- with no possibility of doubt; clear and definite."he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis"Synonyme: definite, conclusive, certain, categorical, unequivocal, incontrovertible, indisputable, undeniable, incontestable, unmistakable, unambiguous, indubitable, unquestionable, irrefutable, beyond question, beyond a doubt, absolute, reliable, persuasive, convincing, concrete, tangible, clear, clear-cut, precise, direct, explicit, express, firm, decisive, real, actual, as sure as eggs is eggs
- (of a quantity) greater than zero.
- of, containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons."each battery has a positive and negative terminal"
- (of a photographic image) showing lights and shades or colors true to the original.
- (of an adjective or adverb) expressing a quality in its basic, primary degree.
- dealing only with matters of fact and experience; not speculative or theoretical.
- relating to or denoting any of the air or fire signs, considered active in nature.
noun
- a good, affirmative, or constructive quality or attribute."take your weaknesses and translate them into positives"
- a photographic image showing lights and shades or colors true to the original, especially one printed from a negative."the photographic process involves separate runs with the red, green, and blue separation positives"
- a result of a test or experiment indicating the presence of something."let us look at the distribution of those positives"
- 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"
- a number greater than zero.
- an adjective or adverb in the positive degree.
- another term for positif.
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vor 6 Tagen · 1. a. : clearly or definitely stated · 2. : of, relating to, or having the form of an adjective or adverb that shows no degree of comparison · 3.
positive adjective (HAPPY). happy or hopeful, or giving cause for happiness or hope: It's important to have a positive attitude when you have a serious illness.
adjective · characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation · composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real · tending to emphasize what ...
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ · adjective. characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc. · adjective. persuaded of; very sure · adjective. impossible ...
adjective · favorable · good · appreciative · friendly · approving · supportive · complimentary · commendatory · admiring · accepting.
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