transcription, транскрипция: [ əfɜ:(r)mətɪv ]
1.
An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is ‘yes’. ( FORMAL )
Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...
≠ negative
ADJ
• af‧firma‧tive‧ly
‘Is that clear?’ Bob nodded his head affirmatively.
ADV : ADV with v
2.
If you reply to a question in the affirmative , you say ‘yes’ or make a gesture that means ‘yes’. ( FORMAL )
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.
PHRASE : PHR after v
3.
In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.
≠ negative
ADJ