Affirmative Meaning
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjpertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
adjpertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
Sentence Examples
Debate is an academic game between the affirmative and the negative.
If this part is affirmative, why is this other part a question?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When asked if she wanted dessert, she gave an ____ nod and a smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The captain gave an ____ nod to signal that the plan was ready.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English affirmative, affirmatyve, from Old French affirmatif, from Latin affirmativus, from affirmare (“to assert”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Lyſicles vvas a little diſconcerted by the affirmative air of Crito; but after a ſhort pauſe replied briskly, […]"
— 1732, George Berkeley, “The Second Dialogue”, in Alciphron: Or, The Minute Philosopher. […], volume I, London: […] J[acob] Tonson […], →OCLC, section IX, page 92:
"that every hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of Archelaus, of Plutarch, Philostratus, and many more."
— 1646, Sir Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica, III.17:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When asked if she wanted dessert, she gave an ____ nod and a smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The captain gave an ____ nod to signal that the plan was ready.