Positive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɑːzətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word positive
Brit.  |ˈpɒzɪtɪv|  British pronunciation of the word positive

noun

- the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
- a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject

adjective

- persuaded of; very sure (syn: confident, convinced)
I am positive he is lying
- involving advantage or good (syn: plus)
a plus (or positive) factor
- formally laid down or imposed (syn: prescribed)
positive laws
- impossible to deny or disprove (syn: incontrovertible, irrefutable)
proof positive
- greater than zero
positive numbers
- having a positive charge (syn: electropositive)
protons are positive
- marked by excessive confidence (syn: cocksure)
the less he knows the more positive he gets

Extra examples

The book had a positive influence on me.

He has been a positive role model for his brother.

Nothing positive came out of that experience.

What are some of the positive things about your job?

The low unemployment rate is a positive sign for the economy.

The company took positive steps to create a safer workplace.

You've got to have a positive attitude to do well in life.

You should try to be more positive about the whole situation.

On the positive side, you will be making more money.

To end on a positive note, we are seeing an increase in sales this month.

The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants.

The test showed a positive.

You've got to be more positive about your work.

She's got a really positive attitude to life.

' Think positive!' she advised herself.

Word forms

noun
singular: positive
plural: positives
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