positive

CEFRB1

/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Certain, hopeful, or showing approval.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Greater than zero or containing an electrical charge.

Examples

  • I am positive that he is wrong.

  • The tests have so far yielded positive results.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /-ɾɪv/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Formally laid down.

  2. Stated definitively and without qualification.

  3. Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

More examples

In context

  • Try to have a positive attitude about everything.

  • A cation is a positive ion as it has more protons than electrons.

  • I’m absolutely positive you've spelt that wrong.

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Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

From Old French positif, from Latin positivus, from the past participle stem of ponere (“to place”). Compare posit.