Definition (noun) the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
Definition (noun) a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
Definition (adj) characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
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a positive attitude
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the reviews were all positive
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a positive benefit
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a positive demand
Definition (adj) persuaded of; very sure
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were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join
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I am positive he is lying
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was confident he would win
Definition (adj) involving advantage or good
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a plus (or positive) factor
Definition (adj) indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
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a positive pregnancy test
Definition (adj) formally laid down or imposed
Definition (adj) impossible to deny or disprove
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incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence
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proof positive
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an irrefutable argument
Definition (adj) of or relating to positivism
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positivist thinkers
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positivist doctrine
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positive philosophy
Definition (adj) reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion
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positive increase in graduating students
Definition (adj) greater than zero
Definition (adj) having a positive charge
Definition (adj) marked by excessive confidence
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an arrogant and cocksure materialist
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so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen
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the less he knows the more positive he gets