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Definitions from WordNet

Noun affirmative has 1 sense
  1. affirmative - a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative"
    --1 is a kind of avowal, avouchment, affirmation
    Antonyms: negative
    --1 has particulars: yes; yea; double negative

Definitions from the Web

Affirmative

Definition:

An affirmation or confirmation of a statement, decision, or belief.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Noun

1. The act of affirming:
The act of expressing agreement, support, or consent.

Sample Sentence: She nodded her head in affirmative to show she understood.

Adjective

1. Confirming or asserting something:
Indicating agreement, approval, or confirmation.

Sample Sentence: He gave an affirmative response to their invitation.

2. Positive or favorable:
Expressing optimism or approval.

Sample Sentence: They had an affirmative outlook on the future.

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