positive

1 of 2

adjective

pos·i·tive ˈpä-zə-tiv How to pronounce positive (audio)

ˈpäz-tiv

: formally laid down or imposed : prescribed

positive laws

: expressed clearly or peremptorily

her answer was a positive no

: fully assured : confident

positive it was her book

: of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison that is expressed in English by the unmodified and uninflected form of an adjective or adverb and denotes no increase or diminution

b(1)

: independent of changing circumstances : unconditioned

an insurance policy with positive coverage

(2)

: relating to or constituting a motion or device that is definite, unyielding, constant, or certain in its action

a positive system of levers

c(1)

: incontestable

positive proof

(2)

: unqualified

a positive disgrace

: not fictitious : real

positive social tensions

: active and effective in social or economic function rather than merely maintaining peace and order

a positive government

: indicating, relating to, or characterized by affirmation, addition, inclusion, or presence rather than negation, withholding, or absence

took the positive approach and struck a new deal rather than canceling the contract

: having rendition of light and shade similar in tone to the tones of the original subject

a positive photographic image

: contributing toward or characterized by increase or progression

take some positive action

positive cash flow

: directed or moving toward a source of stimulation

a positive taxis

: real and numerically greater than zero

+2 is a positive integer

a(1)

: being, relating to, or charged with electricity of which the proton is the elementary unit and which predominates in a glass body after being rubbed with silk

(2)

: having more protons than electrons

a positive ion

b(1)

: having higher electric potential and constituting the part from which the current flows to the external circuit

the positive terminal of a discharging storage battery

(2)

: being an electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube

: marked by or indicating acceptance, approval, or affirmation

received a positive response

: affirming the presence especially of a condition, substance, or organism suspected to be present

a positive test for blood

also : having a test result indicating the presence especially of a condition, substance, or organism

HIV positive

of a lens : converging light rays and forming a real inverted image

: having a good effect : favorable

a positive role model

: marked by optimism

the positive point of view

positively

ˈpä-zə-tiv-lē How to pronounce positive (audio)

for emphasis often ˌpä-zə-ˈtiv-

adverb

positiveness

ˈpä-zə-tiv-nəs How to pronounce positive (audio)

ˈpäz-tiv-

noun

positive

2 of 2

noun

: something positive: such as

a(1)

: the positive degree of comparison in a language

(2)

: a positive form of an adjective or adverb

: something of which an affirmation can be made : reality

: a positive photograph or a print from a negative

: a positive result (as of a test)

also : a test yielding such a result

Example Sentences

Adjective The book had a positive influence on me. He has been a positive role model for his brother. Nothing positive came out of that experience. What are some of the positive things about your job? The low unemployment rate is a positive sign for the economy. The company took positive steps to create a safer workplace. You've got to have a positive attitude to do well in life. You should try to be more positive about the whole situation. On the positive side, you will be making more money. To end on a positive note, we are seeing an increase in sales this month. Noun The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants. The test showed a positive. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The management at Datepac acted quickly, working with a mobile testing unit to test its workers and found five people who tested positive.

Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 According to the city’s annual HIV/AIDS report released on Tuesday, 160 people tested positive for HIV in San Francisco last year, a 16% increase from 2020, when 138 new cases were recorded, and the first time that number has climbed since 2012.

Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2022 Here's more news to know: Lea Michele, the lead performer in Broadway's Funny Girl, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday just a few days after making her debut as Fanny Brice in New York.

Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The Baltimore Police Department’s Western District, with its station one of the locations where water samples tested positive for E. coli, accounted for about 18% of the city’s more than 300 homicides last year.

Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Officials in Wilmington are warning residents to boil tap water before use after a sample from the town’s water system tested positive for E. coli bacteria.

BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In May, the couple both tested positive for the coronavirus and closed the shop for two weeks to isolate.

Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 According to data provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health, 12,408 children under the age of 18 tested positive for COVID during the month of August.

al, 7 Sep. 2022 After the first full week of school for students who started Aug. 15 this year, MPS reported 57 students and 44 staff tested positive.

Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

He was urged to take a test and wound up popping a positive.

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 26 May 2022 Russia may be run by a despot whose needless military adventurism will result in the death of thousands of Ukranians, but Chelsea’s recent run of success is a net positive.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2022 The only substantial positive is turnover numbers have stayed down.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2022 Dawson described the past few weeks as something of an emotional pendulum, as one test would come back negative, then the next positive.

Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022 Health officials in Hong Kong are now investigating this as a possible case of animal-to-human transmission because two more human infections, one confirmed and one preliminary positive, were linked to the pet store.

Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2022 Ten of the brochures never mention that a false positive can happen.

New York Times, 1 Jan. 2022 Players undergo more testing after an initial positive.

Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2021 Honerkamp also noted that focusing on the positive can have powerful benefits.

SELF, 5 Nov. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

positive 1 of 2

adjective

pos·i·tive ˈpä-zə-tiv How to pronounce positive (audio)

: fully confident : certain

I'm positive that I will win.

: having a real or beneficial effect or result

They took positive action.

I had a positive experience.

: beyond doubt : unquestionable

positive proof

: showing acceptance or approval

a positive response

: thinking of good qualities or possibilities : optimistic

a positive attitude

: being greater than zero and often shown by a plus sign

2 or +2 is a positive number.

: being or relating to electricity of a kind that is produced in a glass rod rubbed with silk

a positive charge

: having more protons than electrons

a positive particle

: being the part from which the electric current flows to the external circuit

the positive pole of a storage battery

: showing the presence of what is looked for or suspected to be present

The test for strep throat was positive.

: relating to or having the form of an adjective or adverb that shows no degree of comparison

positive

2 of 2

noun

: a good or useful feature or quality

There are many positives of living in the country.

: the degree or a form of an adjective or adverb that shows no comparison

Medical Definition

positive 1 of 2

adjective

pos·i·tive ˈpäz-ət-iv, ˈpäz-tiv How to pronounce positive (audio)

: directed or moving toward a source of stimulation

a positive taxis

: having rendition of light and shade similar in tone to the tones of the original

a positive photographic image

a(1)

: being, relating to, or charged with electricity of which the proton is the elementary unit and which predominates in a glass body after being rubbed with silk

(2)

: having more protons than electrons

a positive ion

b(1)

: having higher electrical potential and constituting the part from which the current flows to the external circuit

the positive terminal of a discharging storage battery

(2)

: being an electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube

: marked by or indicating acceptance, approval, or affirmation

: affirming the presence of that sought or suspected to be present

a positive test for blood

of a lens : converging light rays and forming a real inverted image

positive

2 of 2

noun

: a positive photograph or a print from a negative

: a positive result (as of a test)

also : a test yielding such a result

单词	positiveness
释义	positive 1 of 2 adjective pos·i·tive ˈpä-zə-tiv ˈpäz-tiv 1 a : formally laid down or imposed : prescribed positive laws b : expressed clearly or peremptorily her answer was a positive no c : fully assured : confident positive it was her book 2 a : of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison that is expressed in English by the unmodified and uninflected form of an adjective or adverb and denotes no increase or diminution b(1) : independent of changing circumstances : unconditioned an insurance policy with positive coverage (2) : relating to or constituting a motion or device that is definite, unyielding, constant, or certain in its action a positive system of levers c(1) : incontestable positive proof (2) : unqualified a positive disgrace 3 a : not fictitious : real positive social tensions b : active and effective in social or economic function rather than merely maintaining peace and order a positive government 4 a : indicating, relating to, or characterized by affirmation, addition, inclusion, or presence rather than negation, withholding, or absence took the positive approach and struck a new deal rather than canceling the contract b : having rendition of light and shade similar in tone to the tones of the original subject a positive photographic image c : contributing toward or characterized by increase or progression take some positive action positive cash flow d : directed or moving toward a source of stimulation a positive taxis e : real and numerically greater than zero +2 is a positive integer 5 a(1) : being, relating to, or charged with electricity of which the proton is the elementary unit and which predominates in a glass body after being rubbed with silk (2) : having more protons than electrons a positive ion b(1) : having higher electric potential and constituting the part from which the current flows to the external circuit the positive terminal of a discharging storage battery (2) : being an electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube 6 a : marked by or indicating acceptance, approval, or affirmation received a positive response b : affirming the presence especially of a condition, substance, or organism suspected to be present a positive test for blood also : having a test result indicating the presence especially of a condition, substance, or organism HIV positive 7 of a lens : converging light rays and forming a real inverted image 8 a : having a good effect : favorable a positive role model b : marked by optimism the positive point of view positively ˈpä-zə-tiv-lē for emphasis often ˌpä-zə-ˈtiv- adverb positiveness ˈpä-zə-tiv-nəs ˈpäz-tiv- noun positive 2 of 2 noun : something positive: such as a(1) : the positive degree of comparison in a language (2) : a positive form of an adjective or adverb b : something of which an affirmation can be made : reality c : a positive photograph or a print from a negative d : a positive result (as of a test) also : a test yielding such a result Synonyms Adjective admiring applauding appreciative approbatory approving commendatory complimentary favorable friendly good See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The book had a positive influence on me. He has been a positive role model for his brother. Nothing positive came out of that experience. What are some of the positive things about your job? The low unemployment rate is a positive sign for the economy. The company took positive steps to create a safer workplace. You've got to have a positive attitude to do well in life. You should try to be more positive about the whole situation. On the positive side, you will be making more money. To end on a positive note, we are seeing an increase in sales this month. Noun The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants. The test showed a positive. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The management at Datepac acted quickly, working with a mobile testing unit to test its workers and found five people who tested positive. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 According to the city’s annual HIV/AIDS report released on Tuesday, 160 people tested positive for HIV in San Francisco last year, a 16% increase from 2020, when 138 new cases were recorded, and the first time that number has climbed since 2012. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2022 Here's more news to know: Lea Michele, the lead performer in Broadway's Funny Girl, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday just a few days after making her debut as Fanny Brice in New York. Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The Baltimore Police Department’s Western District, with its station one of the locations where water samples tested positive for E. coli, accounted for about 18% of the city’s more than 300 homicides last year. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 Officials in Wilmington are warning residents to boil tap water before use after a sample from the town’s water system tested positive for E. coli bacteria. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In May, the couple both tested positive for the coronavirus and closed the shop for two weeks to isolate. Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 According to data provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health, 12,408 children under the age of 18 tested positive for COVID during the month of August. al, 7 Sep. 2022 After the first full week of school for students who started Aug. 15 this year, MPS reported 57 students and 44 staff tested positive. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun He was urged to take a test and wound up popping a positive. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 26 May 2022 Russia may be run by a despot whose needless military adventurism will result in the death of thousands of Ukranians, but Chelsea’s recent run of success is a net positive. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2022 The only substantial positive is turnover numbers have stayed down. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2022 Dawson described the past few weeks as something of an emotional pendulum, as one test would come back negative, then the next positive. Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022 Health officials in Hong Kong are now investigating this as a possible case of animal-to-human transmission because two more human infections, one confirmed and one preliminary positive, were linked to the pet store. Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2022 Ten of the brochures never mention that a false positive can happen. New York Times, 1 Jan. 2022 Players undergo more testing after an initial positive. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2021 Honerkamp also noted that focusing on the positive can have powerful benefits. SELF, 5 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin positivus, from positus, past participle of ponere First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1530, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing positive bilevel positive airway pressure continuous positive airway pressure false positive positive definite positive law positive feedback positive discrimination proof positive Rh-positive gram-positive See More bilevel positive airway pressure continuous positive airway pressure false positive positive definite positive law positive feedback positive discrimination proof positive Rh-positive gram-positive See More Kids Definition positive 1 of 2 adjective pos·i·tive ˈpä-zə-tiv 1 : fully confident : certain I'm positive that I will win. 2 : having a real or beneficial effect or result They took positive action. I had a positive experience. 3 : beyond doubt : unquestionable positive proof 4 : showing acceptance or approval a positive response 5 : thinking of good qualities or possibilities : optimistic a positive attitude 6 : being greater than zero and often shown by a plus sign 2 or +2 is a positive number. 7 : being or relating to electricity of a kind that is produced in a glass rod rubbed with silk a positive charge 8 : having more protons than electrons a positive particle 9 : being the part from which the electric current flows to the external circuit the positive pole of a storage battery 10 : showing the presence of what is looked for or suspected to be present The test for strep throat was positive. 11 : relating to or having the form of an adjective or adverb that shows no degree of comparison positive 2 of 2 noun 1 : a good or useful feature or quality There are many positives of living in the country. 2 : the degree or a form of an adjective or adverb that shows no comparison Medical Definition positive 1 of 2 adjective pos·i·tive ˈpäz-ət-iv, ˈpäz-tiv 1 : directed or moving toward a source of stimulation a positive taxis 2 : having rendition of light and shade similar in tone to the tones of the original a positive photographic image 3 a(1) : being, relating to, or charged with electricity of which the proton is the elementary unit and which predominates in a glass body after being rubbed with silk (2) : having more protons than electrons a positive ion b(1) : having higher electrical potential and constituting the part from which the current flows to the external circuit the positive terminal of a discharging storage battery (2) : being an electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube 4 a : marked by or indicating acceptance, approval, or affirmation b : affirming the presence of that sought or suspected to be present a positive test for blood 5 of a lens : converging light rays and forming a real inverted image positive 2 of 2 noun 1 : a positive photograph or a print from a negative 2 : a positive result (as of a test) also : a test yielding such a result positiveness noun as in confidence a state of mind in which one is free from doubt I can't state with any positiveness that I know what really happened Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance confidence certainty assurance conviction satisfaction certitude assuredness sureness surety cocksureness determination decisiveness purposefulness dogmatism resoluteness firmness doubtlessness face authoritarianism resolution resolve Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncertainty doubt incertitude indecisiveness irresolution hesitation incredulity hesitancy anxiety disbelief concern unbelief nonconfidence distrust suspicion mistrust misgiving See More
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