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POSITIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Positive.

How to pronounce positive:

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Positive - as an adjective

Characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

Example: "A positive attitude"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
negativeneutral

Indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

Example: "A positive pregnancy test"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confirming
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
negative

Of or relating to positivism

Example: "Positivist thinkers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
positivistpositivistic

Reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion

Example: "Positive increase in graduating students"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
negative

Positive - as a noun

The primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
positive degree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjectiveadverb
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject

Positive - as an adjective satellite

Persuaded of; very sure

Example: "Were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confidentconvinced

Involving advantage or good

Example: "A plus (or positive) factor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plus

Formally laid down or imposed

Example: "Positive laws"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prescribed

Impossible to deny or disprove

Example: "Incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incontrovertibleirrefutable

Greater than zero

Example: "Positive numbers"

Having a positive charge

Example: "Protons are positive"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electropositivepositively charged

Marked by excessive confidence

Example: "An arrogant and cocksure materialist"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cocksureoverconfident

Example Sentences

"She has a positive attitude towards life."
"The test result came back positive for the virus."
"He received positive feedback on his presentation."
"I'm trying to surround myself with positive people."
"She made a positive impact on the community."
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Word Game Points

Is POSITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, positive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSITIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POSITIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, positive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSITIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is POSITIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, positive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSITIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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