/ əˈfɜːmətɪv; NAmE əˈfɜːrm-/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
( formal ) an affirmative word or reply means 'yes' or expresses agreement
OPP negative
► af·firma·tive·ly adverb :
90% voted affirmatively.
■ noun
( formal ) a word or statement that means 'yes'; an agreement or a confirmation :
( formal )
She answered in the affirmative (= said 'yes') .
OPP negative
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (in the sense assertive, positive ): via Old French from late Latin affirmativus , from affirmare assert, from ad- to + firmus strong.