affirmative
🇺🇸
/əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
🇬🇧
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
adjective
R
meaning 'yes' or showing agreement
She gave an affirmative answer when asked if she would help.
R
stating something is true or happened, without using 'no' or 'not'
The teacher explained the difference between affirmative and negative statements.
noun
R
a word or answer that means 'yes' or shows agreement
When asked if he was ready, he replied with a clear affirmative.
interjection
R
used to say 'yes' or agree to something
"Affirmative, we will proceed as planned," the captain said.
translation
meaning 'yes' or showing agreement; stating something is true or happened, without using 'no' or 'not'
a word or answer that means 'yes' or shows agreement
used to say 'yes' or agree to something
Word Forms
Plural
affirmatives