Affirmative

What do we mean by affirmative?

Asserting that something is true or correct, as with the answer “yes”. adjective

Giving assent or approval; confirming. adjective

Positive; optimistic. adjective

Of, relating to, or being a proposition in which the predicate affirms something about the subject, such as the statement apples have seeds. adjective

A word or statement of agreement or assent, such as the word yes. noun

The side in a debate that upholds the proposition. noun

Used in place of the response “yes” to express confirmation or consent. adverb

Characterized by affirmation or assertion; assertive; positive in form; not negative: as, an affirmative proposition; affirmative principles.

Hence Positive in manner; confident; dogmatic.

Giving affirmation or assent; confirmatory; ratifying; concurring; agreeing: as, an affirmative decree or judgment by an appellate court; an affirmative answer to a request.

That which affirms or asserts; a positive proposition or averment: as, two negatives make an affirmative. noun

That which gives affirmation or assent; the agreeing or concurring part or side: with the definite article: as, to support the affirmative; to vote in the affirmative (that is, in favor of the affirmative side), as in a legislative body. noun

In judicial proceedings, the side which, whether in itself an affirmation or a negation, requires first to be supported by proof, presumption in the absence of proof being against it; the side which has the burden of proof. noun

Nautical, the signal-flag or pendant by which assent is expressed. noun

Confirmative; ratifying. adjective

That affirms; asserting that the fact is so; declaratory of what exists; answering “yes” to a question; -- opposed to negative adjective

Positive; dogmatic. adjective

Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition. adjective

Positive; -- a term applied to quantities which are to be added, and opposed to negative, or such as are to be subtracted. adjective

That which affirms as opposed to that which denies; an affirmative proposition; that side of question which affirms or maintains the proposition stated; -- opposed to negative. noun

Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

(grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

An assertion.

Yes, Correct, accepted, Ok Urban Dictionary

N. Statements an individual repeats in order to change their perception or beliefs, usually about their self. Urban Dictionary

Derivative of "Affirmative" : to say that something is true in a confident way Urban Dictionary

Full intent within spoken word Urban Dictionary

The acknowledgement of a colleague's job well done. It was first invented by Enda McKenna in 1947 in his magnum opus on "Motivation of Female Staff in the Male Dominated Workplace". Its purpose was to recognise the added value brought to the business world by women after the Second World War; such as round-the-clock provision of biscuits, coffee and sexual favours. More recently, affirmations have become a desired method of motivation by both sexes. Traditionally, affirmation is delivered by a firm, open-handed pat to the posterior. However, there are many variations; such as the "Snap-To" where a short, sharp delivery results in surprise, awe and a warm after glow. Softer versions are the "Double" and "Triple" pats where two or three affirmations are delivered in quick succession to confirm the high level of performance currently being delivered. The third and rarely used version is the "Spank and Linger". This is when the affirmation is singular but contact is maintained, conveying the message of a job well done, worthy of additional "rewards". Urban Dictionary

Its yes in aviation Urban Dictionary

Affirmative is used over radio as “yes” This is because with most radios, it can be difficult to make out what someone us saying especially if they just say, ”yes.” Urban Dictionary

Saying something affirmatively Urban Dictionary

Legal racism Urban Dictionary

A college student that only got admitted thanks to affirmative action. These students don't care about their grades, sell drugs at parties, and act obnoxiously. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to affirmative:
affirmative, afformative, affirmation, affiliative, infirmative, affirmatives, afirmativo, affirmatif.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word affirmative:
rebuttal, quotas, negation, predicate, action, psychotherapy, preferential, constructive, imperative, negative, minorities, hiring, proposition, discrimination, disadvantaged, policies, answer, defendant, infringement, disadvantage, verbs, verb, racism, preferences, yes, burden, consent, minority, argue, employment, arguments, equality, defense, admission, prayer, sentences, equal, racial, abortion, diversity, arguing, vote, amendment, reasonable, resolution, gender, judgment, policy, reverse, question, facts, constitutional, debate, programs, argument, plan, statement, supreme, proof, favor, topic, claim, statements, sentence, opportunity, regard, provisions, legislation, measures, requiring, procedure, speech, conclusion, speaker, steps, benefits, gay, sexual, ethnic, rights, voting, filed, duty, argued, implemented, principle.

Words that rhyme with affirmative:
dermot of, hermit of, mcdermott of.

Adjectives that are often used to describe affirmative:
universal, particular, more, simple, negative, first, emphatic, second, unqualified, strong, qualified, less, minor, corresponding, positive, clear, ready, direct, vast, french, categorical, definite, enthusiastic, quick, absolute, vigorous, unhesitating, hearty, gay, unanimous, unequivocal, double, imperative, confident, bare, cautious, univerfal, flat, immediate, unconditional, prompt, eager, brief, singular, reluctant, plain, false, grave, feeble, silent, cheerful, distinct, bold, half, polite, faint, sacred, modified, conditional, loud, equivalent, est, slow, vague, triumphant, stronger, doubtful, decisive, scared, born, unambiguously, thunderous.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective affirmative:
case, action, answer, programs, vote, defense, policies, reply, program, response, answers, plan, votes, proposition, duty, defenses, side, plans, policy, statement, evidence, propositions, relief, nod, responses, decision, steps, statements, sentences, act, obligation, attitude, judgment, programmes, conclusion, measures, efforts, actions, view, goals, legislation, sentence, discrimination, requirements, obligations, proof, team, arguments, duties, replies, acts, guidelines, laws, determination, speaker, resolution, sign, judgments, argument, officer, gesture, debate, covenants, proposal, finding, decisions, clauses, programme, vision, regulations, clause, showing, stance, precepts, nods.

Consonant match to affirmative:
afformative.

Words that sound like affirmative:
affirmative, infirmative, affinitive, affirmatively, confirmative, normative, affirmatory, informative, accretive, deformative, reformative, erative, formative, amative, affinity, affective, emotive, affirming, refractive, summative, affronting, affrighted, diffinitive, affirmant, affirmativeness, fruitive.