I. ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : asserting a predicate of a subject
2. : asserting that the fact is so
3. : positive
affirmative approach
4. : favoring or supporting a proposition or motion
• af·fir·ma·tive·ly adverb
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : an expression (as the word yes ) of affirmation or assent
2. : an affirmative proposition
3. : the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate