affirmative
Translation
affirmative, positive, agreeing
Examples
She gave an affirmative answer.
She gave an affirmative answer.
The response was in the affirmative.
The response was in the affirmative.
Grammar Patterns
((an affirmative + noun)) a positive (noun) She gave an affirmative answer.
((in the affirmative)) meaning 'yes' He answered in the affirmative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: positive, agreeing, assenting; Antonyms: negative, dissenting
Etymology
From the verb 'affirm' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ative', indicating a quality.
Memory Tips
A word that means 'yes' or agrees. Imagine a soldier saying 'Affirmative!' for 'yes'.