affirmative Definition
- 1agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request
- 2a word or phrase indicating agreement or consent
Using affirmative: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affirmative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He gave an affirmative answer to the question.
Example
The boss responded with an affirmative nod.
Example
She replied in the affirmative when asked if she wanted to go on vacation.
affirmative Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for affirmative
Antonyms for affirmative
Phrases with affirmative
a policy or program that aims to counteract discrimination against minority groups, especially in employment and education
Example
The university implemented affirmative action policies to increase diversity among its students.
a legal defense in which the defendant admits to committing the act in question but argues that it was justified or excusable
Example
The defendant's lawyer used an affirmative defense to argue that his client acted in self-defense.
a sentence that affirms or asserts something
Example
The sentence 'I am happy' is an affirmative sentence.
Origins of affirmative
from Latin 'affirmativus', meaning 'asserting something as true'
Summary: affirmative in Brief
The term 'affirmative' [əˈfɜːmətɪv] refers to agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request. It can be used as an adjective or a word or phrase indicating agreement or consent. Examples include 'He gave an affirmative answer to the question' and 'The boss responded with an affirmative nod.' 'Affirmative' extends into phrases like 'affirmative action,' referring to policies that aim to counteract discrimination, and 'affirmative sentence,' denoting a sentence that affirms or asserts something.
