affirmative

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əˈfɜːmətɪv/, SAMPA: /@"f3:m@tIv/
• (US) IPA: /əˈfɝmətɪv/, SAMPA: /@"f3`m@tIv/
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[edit] Adjective

affirmative (comparative more affirmative, superlative most affirmative)

1. pertaining to truth; asserting that something is
2. pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
3. positive

[edit] Derived terms

• affirmative action

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[edit] Noun

affirmative (plural affirmatives)

1. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

   That's an affirmative Houston, the space shuttle has lost the secondary thrusters.

   10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.

2. (grammatical terminology) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

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[edit] See also

• affirmative sentence