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- Dictionarypositive/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
adjective
- 1. consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
- 2. constructive, optimistic, or confident: "there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a desirable or constructive quality or attribute: "take your weaknesses and translate them into positives"
- 2. a positive photographic image, especially one printed from a negative: "the photographic process involves separate runs with the red, green, and blue separation positives"
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POSITIVE definition: 1. full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2. certain and without…. Learn more.
: of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison that is expressed in English by the unmodified and uninflected form of an adjective or adverb and denotes no increase or diminution. b (1) : independent of changing circumstances : unconditioned. an insurance policy with positive coverage. (2)
Positive definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of POSITIVE used in a sentence.
1. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation: a positive answer; positive criticism. 2. Measured or moving forward or in a direction of increase or progress: positive steps. 3. a. Desirable, admirable, or beneficial: a woman with many positive qualities; the positive features of this new software. b.
feeling happy about your life and your future: a positive attitude. I'm feeling much more positive about things now. Fewer examples. She was in a much more positive frame of mind today. Despite her illness, she has a very positive outlook on life. He maintained a positive attitude throughout.
If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.
Definition of positive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.