affirmative
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
UK: /əˈfɜːmətɪv/
affirmative
English
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Definition
pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
Etymology
From Middle English affirmative, affirmatyve, from Old French affirmatif, from Latin affirmativus, from affirmare (“to assert”).
Example Sentences
- "an affirmative answer"
- "an affirmative vote"
- "an act affirmative of common law"
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