positive

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/
/ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

2 Definition

A favourable point or characteristic.

3 Definition

Something having a positive value in physics, such as an electric charge.

4 Definition

(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.

5 Definition

(grammar) An adjective or adverb in the positive degree.

6 Definition

A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, as opposed to a negative.

7 Definition

The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.

8 Definition

A positive result of a test.

Adjective
21 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not negative or neutral.

2 Definition

Formally laid down.

3 Definition

Stated definitively and without qualification.

4 Definition

Fully assured in opinion.

Example Sentences
  • I’m absolutely positive you've spelt that wrong.
5 Definition

Of number, greater than zero.

6 Definition

Characterized by constructiveness or influence for the better.

7 Definition

Overconfident, dogmatic.

8 Definition

Actual, real, concrete, not theoretical or speculative.

9 Definition

Having more protons than electrons.

10 Definition

(grammar) Describing the primary sense of an adjective, adverb or noun; not comparative, superlative, augmentative nor diminutive.

Example Sentences
  • ‘Better’ is an irregular comparative of the positive form ‘good’.
11 Definition

Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute.

Example Sentences
  • The idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes of individuals.
12 Definition

Characterized by the existence or presence of distinguishing qualities or features, rather than by their absence.

Example Sentences
  • The box was not empty – I felt some positive substance within it.
13 Definition

Characterized by the presence of features which support a hypothesis.

Example Sentences
  • The results of our experiment are positive.
14 Definition

Of a visual image, true to the original in light, shade and colour values.

Example Sentences
  • A positive photograph can be developed from a photographic negative.
15 Definition

Favorable, desirable by those interested or invested in that which is being judged.

Example Sentences
  • The first-night reviews were largely positive.
16 Definition

Wholly what is expressed; colloquially downright, entire, outright.

Example Sentences
  • Good lord, you've built up a positive arsenal of weaponry here.
17 Definition

Optimistic.

Example Sentences
  • He has a positive outlook on life.
18 Definition

Electropositive

19 Definition

Basic; metallic; not acid; opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals.

20 Definition

HIV positive.

21 Definition

(New Age jargon) Good, desirable, healthful, pleasant, enjoyable; (often precedes 'energy', 'thought', 'feeling' or 'emotion').