Definition of 'affirmative'

Noun

1. a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative"
      Antonyms: negative

Adjective

1. affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes"; "an affirmative nod"; "an affirmatory gesture"
      Synonyms: affirmatory
      Antonyms: negative
2. expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"
      Synonyms: optimistic
3. supporting a policy or attitude etc; "an affirmative argument"
      Synonyms: favoring

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