Definition

Describing something that confirms or agrees with a statement, often used to indicate a positive response or approval.

Example

The committee gave an affirmative response to the proposal.

Conversation

Did you get an affirmative response from the team about the project?

Yes, they are on board and ready to start!

That's great to hear, I was worried they might say no.

No worries, their reply was definitely affirmative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Used to express agreement or confirmation, often in response to a question or statement.

Example

When asked if she would join the team, she replied affirmatively.

Conversation

Did you get the message from Sarah about tonight's dinner?

Yes, I did! She said to reply with an affirmative if we're going.

Great, I’ll text her back an affirmative then.

Definition

A word or statement that shows agreement or approval, like saying yes. It can also refer to the side in a debate that supports a specific idea or proposal.

Example

When asked if she would attend the meeting, she replied with an affirmative.

Conversation

Did you hear the decision from the debate team meeting?

Yeah, I heard they decided to go for the affirmative side.

I think that's a smart move; the topic really favors our argument.

Root Explanation

Affirmative → It is formed from "affirmare" (meaning to assert or declare) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "affirmative" means having the nature of asserting or declaring positively.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'affirm' which means to assert something positively, and remember that 'affirmative' describes something that has the nature of being assertive or positive.

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