Definition of positive

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Positive (a.) Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative..

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Positive :: Positive (a.) Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals..
Roundness :: Roundness (n.) Openess; plainess; boldness; positiveness; as, the roundness of an assertion..
Definitive :: Definitive (a.) Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
Positive :: Positive (n.) The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.
Bisulphate :: Bisulphate (n.) A sulphate in which but half the hydrogen of the acid is replaced by a positive element or radical, thus making the proportion of the acid to the positive or basic portion twice what it is in the normal sulphates; an acid sulphate..
Conditionally :: Conditionally (adv.) In a conditional manner; subject to a condition or conditions; not absolutely or positively.
Boride :: Boride (n.) A binary compound of boron with a more positive or basic element or radical; -- formerly called boruret.
Transpositive :: Transpositive (a.) Made by transposing; consisting in transposition; transposable.
Acetate :: Acetate (n.) A salt formed by the union of acetic acid with a base or positive radical; as, acetate of lead, acetate of potash..
Recital :: Recital (n.) The formal statement, or setting forth, of some matter of fact in any deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded; the statement of matter in pleading introductory to some positive allegation..
Caesium :: Caesium (n.) A rare alkaline metal found in mineral water; -- so called from the two characteristic blue lines in its spectrum. It was the first element discovered by spectrum analysis, and is the most strongly basic and electro-positive substance known. Symbol Cs. Atomic weight 132.6..
Sure :: Sure (superl.) Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt; implicity trusting; unquestioning; positive.
Downright :: Downright (a.) Plain; direct; unceremonious; blunt; positive; as, he spoke in his downright way..
Authoritative :: Authoritative (a.) Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone..
Plus :: Plus (a.) More, required to be added; positive, as distinguished from negative; -- opposed to minus..
Anelectrotonus :: Anelectrotonus (n.) The condition of decreased irritability of a nerve in the region of the positive electrode or anode on the passage of a current of electricity through it.
Positive :: Positive (a.) Corresponding with the original in respect to the position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades reversed; as, a positive picture..
Amylate :: Amylate (n.) A compound of the radical amyl with oxygen and a positive atom or radical.
Comparatively :: Comparatively (adv.) According to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely.
Anode :: Anode (n.) The positive pole of an electric battery, or more strictly the electrode by which the current enters the electrolyte on its way to the other pole; -- opposed to cathode..
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