positive
Translation
positive, certain, optimistic, affirmative
Examples
She has a positive attitude.
She has a positive attitude.
The test result was positive.
The test result was positive.
Are you positive about that?
Are you positive about that?
A positive number is greater than zero.
A positive number is greater than zero.
Grammar Patterns
positive ((noun)) good or helpful. She has a positive attitude.
((to be)) positive ((about sth.)) to be certain about something. Are you positive about that?
Similar Words
Synonyms: optimistic, certain, constructive; Antonyms: negative
Etymology
From Latin 'positivus', meaning 'formally laid down'.
Memory Tips
Think of a plus sign (+), which is a 'positive' symbol.