affirmative
adjective
noun
interjection
Origin of affirmative
Related Words for affirmative
supporting, positive, affirmatory, corroborative, favorable, acquiescent, affirming, concurring, confirmative, confirmatory, consenting, endorsingExamples from the Web for affirmative
Contemporary Examples of affirmative
His was one of six votes against the day, which received 90 votes in the affirmative.
In another unusual move, the grand jury considered not only the basic elements of the crime, but also affirmative defenses.
A sizable number of Asian Americans feel that affirmative action, in college admissions or elsewhere, has hurt them personally.
And Derbyshire “always assume[s] that any black person in a well-paid position is an Affirmative Action hire.”
Politically, witness the increasing popularity of affirmative action based on class rather than race.
Historical Examples of affirmative
Again, the girl made her formal response in the affirmative, then left the room.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
I cannot reply definitely in the affirmative to the question.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
He nodded, as she seemed to expect an answer in the affirmative.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Though this history has its opinion on that point too, and decidedly in the affirmative.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Being then asked if he had any inclination to eat, he answered in the affirmative.
Joseph Andrews Vol. 1Henry Fielding