Word
Positive
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
pos-i-tive
Definition
- a. - Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in
fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative.
- a. - Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on
changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative;
as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different
tastes individuals.
- a. - Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly
expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or
promise.
- a. - Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition,
qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or
probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience;
peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive
truth; positive proof.
- a. - Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled
by arbitrary appointment; said of laws.
- a. - Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes,
overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons.
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