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Meaning of affirmative
The primary meaning of "affirmative" is related to something that confirms or verifies the truth or validity of something.
Etymology of affirmative
The word "affirmative" comes from the Old French "affirmatif", derived from the Latin "affirmare", which means "to assert" or "to confirm", a combination of "ad" (to) and "firmare" (to make firm)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and logic, to denote a statement or proposition that asserts the existence or truth of something
Synonyms
positive
confirmative
affirmative answer
yes
agreement
confirmation
assent
acquiescence
consent
approval
ratification
validation
verification
accreditation
certification
authorization
sanction
endorsement
affirmation
avowal
acknowledgment
admission
acceptance
concurrence
accord
consensus
unanimity
agreement
harmony
concord
assentation
approbation
Definitions
- Used to express agreement or confirmation
- * Giving a positive response or answer
- * Relating to or characterized by affirmation or confirmation
Usage Examples
- The jury returned an affirmative verdict
- * She gave an affirmative response to the invitation
- * The company's affirmative action policy aims to promote diversity in the workplace
Antonyms
negative
refutative
dissenting
disagreeing
disapproving
unconfirming
invalidating
rejecting
denying
contradicting
opposing
negating
nullifying
abnegating
disclaiming
disavowing
repudiating
renouncing
refuting
disproving