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adjective Mathematics.
(of a quadratic form) positive for all real values of the variables, where the values are not all zero.
(of a matrix) displaying the coefficients of a positive definite quadratic form.
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Origin of positive definite
First recorded in 1905–10
OTHER WORDS FROM positive definite
positive definiteness, nounWords nearby positive definite
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The Beast in the Jungle|Henry JamesThey imply a confession of lack of such wisdom as would enable me to make positive definite proposals.
China, Japan and the U.S.A.|John Dewey