affirmative


Definition: Meaning of, affirmative in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfəːmətɪv /

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[formal]
  1. an affirmative answer or action means 'yes' or shows agreement
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  • noun
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affirmative affirmatives
  1. answer/reply in the affirmative formal to say 'yes'
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affirmative used in phrases

  • affirmative action (noun)
    1. the practice of choosing people for a job, college etc who are usually treated unfairly because of their race, sex etc [=  positive discrimination British English]
  • affirmative pleading (noun)
    1. law any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff
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