Analysis Complete

affirmative

/ affirmative /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a reply of affirmation
"he answered in the affirmative"
Opposites:
negative
Type of:
avowal avouchment affirmation
Kinds of:
yes yea double negative
adjective Sense 2
affirming or giving assent
"an affirmative decision"
"affirmative votes"
"an affirmative nod"
"an affirmatory gesture"
Similar:
assentient favorable positive
Opposites:
negative
See also:
favorable favourable positive
adjective satellite Sense 3
supporting a policy or attitude etc
"an affirmative argument"
Similar:
pro
adjective satellite Sense 4
expecting the best
"an affirmative outlook"
Similar:
positive
Semantic Complexity
38%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
5
Total Relationships
16
Times Searched
1
Relationship Distribution

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avowal avouchment affirmation yes yea double negative negative assentient favorable positive pro