positive

Definition

Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

Etymology

From Old French positif, from Latin positivus, from the past participle stem of ponere (“to place”). Compare posit.

Example Sentences

• "In laws, that which is natural bindeth universally; that which is positive, not so."
• "Positive words, that he would not bear arms against King Edward’s son."
• "I’m absolutely positive you've spelt that wrong."