affirmative

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈfɜːmətɪv/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈfɝmətɪv/

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Adjective

Positive affirmative

Comparative more affirmative

Superlative most affirmative

1. If something is affirmative, it agrees to a statement.

   an affirmative answer

Noun

Singular affirmative

Plural affirmatives

1. (countable) An affirmative is a statement of agreement.
   • Synonym: yes