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POSITIVE DEGREE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Positive Degree.

Positive Degree - 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjectiveadverb
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The positive degree of the adjective 'tall' is 'tall'."
"In English grammar, the positive degree is the basic form of an adjective or adverb."
"To form the positive degree of most adjectives, you simply use the base form of the adjective."
"The positive degree is used to describe a quality without comparing it to anything else."
"In the sentence 'She is quick', 'quick' is used in the positive degree."
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