affirmative

[əˈfɜːmətɪv]

affirmative Definition

• 1. agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request
• 2. a 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

• positive
• confirmatory
• consenting
• approving

Antonyms for affirmative

• negative
• dissenting
• disapproving

Phrases with affirmative

• affirmative action

  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.

• affirmative defense

  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.

• affirmative sentence

  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'

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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.