affirmative
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4.1
- adjective
- /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
- Her answer was affirmative, indicating that she agreed with the proposal.
- an affirmative response
- an affirmative answer
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Watch on YouTubeYou know, every affirmative answer she gave there was flippant.
- You know, every affirmative answer she gave there was flippant.
- Even if you watch a podcast, there are podcasts where the list, the person who's listening keeps making affirmative noises.
Examples
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You know, every affirmative answer she gave there was flippant.
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- So I'm the relief? - Affirmative.
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- Uh, that's affirmative, sir.
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A large proportion of students benefiting from affirmative action benefit from financial aid.
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Nonetheless, as the tension is resolved, affirmative action is further compromised.
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You changed the coordinates, didn't you, General? - That's affirmative, Captain.
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Such a proviso would seem to allow for the implementation of affirmative action plans to remedy past discrimination.
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Consider the foot-race analogy made by President Lyndon Johnson when he argued for affirmative action and compensatory education.
Academic text (2011) -
The commander responded with an affirmative nod, confirming the orders.
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When asked if he would attend the meeting, he replied, "That's affirmative.
Synonyms
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2.8
Having a confident or approving attitude
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2.8
Showing approval or support, like a good review
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1.3
Showing that you like and accept someone or something
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7.4
Expressing approval or agreement
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8.8
Showing praise or approval
Showing approval or praise for something
Antonyms
Compounds
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4.7
A plan to help groups treated unfairly get more chances in education or work
- Formal
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9.9
A defendant's statement giving new facts to defeat the plaintiff's claim
How Positive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Affirmative comes from the verb affirm, which originally meant 'to make firm' and is related to firm. So an affirmative answer is a firm 'yes' or clear approval.