Meaning of the word positive in English
What does positive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
positive
US /ˈpɑː.zə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈpɑː.zə.t̬ɪv/
Adjective
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constructive, optimistic, or confident
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She has a very positive outlook on life.
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Try to stay positive even in difficult times.
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indicating the presence or existence of something
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The test result was positive for the virus.
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There was a positive correlation between exercise and health.
Noun
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a photographic image on a transparent base that shows the tones or colors of the original subject correctly
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The photographer developed a positive from the negative.
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She held the positive up to the light to examine it.
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