Affirmative

/əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a response indicating agreement or acceptance.

He replied with an affirmative to the question about attending the meeting.

a positive answer to a question.

The survey received an overwhelming number of affirmatives about the proposed changes.

adjective

expressing agreement, consent, or a positive response.

She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she wanted to join the team.

relating to a statement that confirms or affirms something.

The committee issued an affirmative statement regarding the new policy.

From Latin 'affirmativus', from 'affirmare' meaning to affirm.

on the affirmative side

In agreement or in support of something.

affirmative action

Policies aimed at increasing opportunities for minority groups.

an affirmative response

A reply that indicates agreement or approval.

affirm

To state positively, to assert.

affirmation

The act of affirming or confirming.

affirmative answer

A response that indicates agreement.

Yep

When asked if he wanted to join, he said 'Yep!'

For sure

Are you in for the trip? For sure!