affirmative

1 of 2

adjective

af·fir·ma·tive ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv How to pronounce affirmative (audio)

: asserting that the fact is so

gave an affirmative answer

affirmative proof

: positive

an affirmative approach

: favoring or supporting a proposition or motion

an affirmative vote

was on the affirmative side in the debate

logic : asserting a predicate of a subject

affirmatively adverb

responded affirmatively

affirmative

2 of 2

noun

: an expression (such as the word yes) of affirmation or assent

: the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate

logic : an affirmative (see affirmative entry 1 sense 4) proposition

Example Sentences

Adjective She gave an affirmative answer, not a negative answer. Noun we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Oscars’ recent reorganization, including a 2016 push for affirmative-action inclusion, might seem immaterial, but the overhaul (which purged old membership rolls) followed the media trend toward social transformation.

Armond White, National Review, 19 Aug. 2022 On the horizon, the Court seems poised to invalidate affirmative-action plans and other policies esteemed on the left.

Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Consider whether healthcare plans include gender affirmative surgery or hormone treatment and ensure that benefits packages include strong mental healthcare.

Katie Lynch, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Bar they were admitted into, their oath imposed an affirmative, fiduciary duty to uphold the law and support the Constitution.

Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The findings, reported in the journal Pediatrics, come at a time when transgender youth are increasingly losing their access to affirmative health care, sports, and civil rights.

Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 Since casting key votes in affirmative cases, Justices Kennedy and O’Connor have retired, leaving today’s more conservative court likely to be more skeptical of the universities’ arguments.

Jess Bravin, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 This discrepancy can only be addressed through affirmative, comprehensive changes from the Bureau of Prisons … to improve the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and therapeutics.

Nicholas Florko, STAT, 28 July 2022 In June 2021, a group of 55 scientists and academics signed an open letter that offered an affirmative, if somewhat reserved, answer to that question.

Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022

Noun

The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative.

Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 Shortly after, Gomez herself responded with a resounding affirmative.

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2022 Use liberally the affirmatives Yes, ma’am and Yes, sir, having grown up under threat of a stiff switch.

Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017 See More

单词	affirmative
释义	affirmative 1 of 2 adjective af·fir·ma·tive ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv 1 : asserting that the fact is so gave an affirmative answer affirmative proof 2 : positive an affirmative approach 3 : favoring or supporting a proposition or motion an affirmative vote was on the affirmative side in the debate 4 logic : asserting a predicate of a subject affirmatively adverb responded affirmatively affirmative 2 of 2 noun 1 : an expression (such as the word yes) of affirmation or assent 2 : the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate 3 logic : an affirmative (see affirmative entry 1 sense 4) proposition Phrases in the affirmative : with an affirmative reply : with a reply that means "yes" He answered in the affirmative. Synonyms Noun yea yes See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She gave an affirmative answer, not a negative answer. Noun we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The Oscars’ recent reorganization, including a 2016 push for affirmative-action inclusion, might seem immaterial, but the overhaul (which purged old membership rolls) followed the media trend toward social transformation. Armond White, National Review, 19 Aug. 2022 On the horizon, the Court seems poised to invalidate affirmative-action plans and other policies esteemed on the left. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Consider whether healthcare plans include gender affirmative surgery or hormone treatment and ensure that benefits packages include strong mental healthcare. Katie Lynch, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Bar they were admitted into, their oath imposed an affirmative, fiduciary duty to uphold the law and support the Constitution. Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The findings, reported in the journal Pediatrics, come at a time when transgender youth are increasingly losing their access to affirmative health care, sports, and civil rights. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 Since casting key votes in affirmative cases, Justices Kennedy and O’Connor have retired, leaving today’s more conservative court likely to be more skeptical of the universities’ arguments. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 This discrepancy can only be addressed through affirmative, comprehensive changes from the Bureau of Prisons … to improve the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and therapeutics. Nicholas Florko, STAT, 28 July 2022 In June 2021, a group of 55 scientists and academics signed an open letter that offered an affirmative, if somewhat reserved, answer to that question. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 Noun The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative. Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 Shortly after, Gomez herself responded with a resounding affirmative. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2022 Use liberally the affirmatives Yes, ma’am and Yes, sir, having grown up under threat of a stiff switch. Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French affirmatif, borrowed from Late Latin affirmātīvus, from Latin affirmātus (past participle of affirmāre "to affirm") + -īvus -ive Noun Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French affirmatif, noun derivative of affirmatif affirmative entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing affirmative affirmative action in the affirmative affirmative action in the affirmative Kids Definition affirmative 1 of 2 adjective af·fir·ma·tive ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv 1 : saying or showing that the answer is "yes" He gave an affirmative answer. 2 : being positive or helpful Take an affirmative approach to the problem. affirmative 2 of 2 noun 1 : an expression (as the word yes) of agreement 2 : the side that supports or votes for something Legal Definition affirmative adjective af·fir·ma·tive ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv 1 : asserting the existence of certain facts especially in support of a cause of action affirmative proof 2 : resulting from an intentional act affirmative concealment 3 : involving or requiring application of effort an affirmative duty 4 : favoring or supporting a proposition or motion an affirmative vote affirmative noun as in yes a vote or decision for something we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance yes approval acceptance pro assent agreement yea consent acquiescence sanction permission concurrence accession Antonyms & Near Antonyms negative no nay con veto denial negation refusal rejection non placet disallowance turndown blackball declination See More
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affirmative

adjective

noun

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Phrases Containing affirmative

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