AFFIRMATIVE


Meaning of AFFIRMATIVE in English

/ 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.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.