positive

//ˈpɑːzətɪv//
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Adjective

more positiveComparative
most positiveSuperlative
1

characterized by optimism, confidence, or constructive attitude

She has a positive attitude toward life.

2

expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or acceptance

She gave a positive response to our proposal.

3

greater than zero; having a value above zero

Five is a positive number.

4

showing the presence of a particular substance, condition, or organism in a test

The test came back positive for the virus.

5

certain or confident about something; having no doubt

I'm positive that I locked the door before I left.

6

relating to or containing the kind of electrical charge carried by protons

The positive terminal of a battery is marked with a plus sign.

Noun

1

a good or beneficial quality or attribute

We need to focus on the positives of this situation.

2

a photographic image showing lights and shades or colors true to the original

The photographer examined the positive to check the image quality.

3

a result indicating the presence of a substance or condition in a test

The test came back as a positive.

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