Definition of positive

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Positive (a.) Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise..

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Subsextuple :: Subsesqui- () A prefix (also used adjectively) denoting the combination of constituents (especially electro-negative and electro-positive bodies) in the proportion of two to three; as, a subsesqui acetate, i. e., a salt having two equivalents of acetic acid to three of the base..
Characteristic :: Characteristic (n.) The integral part (whether positive or negative) of a logarithm.
Print :: Print (v. t.) To take (a copy, a positive picture, etc.), from a negative, a transparent drawing, or the like, by the action of light upon a sensitized surface..
Peremptoriness :: Peremptoriness (n.) The quality of being peremptory; positiveness.
Literature :: Literature (n.) The class of writings distinguished for beauty of style or expression, as poetry, essays, or history, in distinction from scientific treatises and works which contain positive knowledge; belles-lettres..
Dogmatically :: Dogmatically (adv.) In a dogmatic manner; positively; magisterially.
Bromide :: Bromide (n.) A compound of bromine with a positive radical.
Comparatively :: Comparatively (adv.) According to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely.
Positive :: Positive (a.) Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws.
Categorically :: Categorically (adv.) Absolutely; directly; expressly; positively; as, to affirm categorically..
Diamine :: Diamine (n.) A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, -- as contrasted with a diamide..
Determinate :: Determinate (a.) Conclusive; decisive; positive.
Allegation :: Allegation (n.) The act of alleging or positively asserting.
Nonacid :: Nonacid (a.) Destitute of acid properties; hence, basic; metallic; positive; -- said of certain atoms and radicals..
Statute :: Statute (n.) An act of the legislature of a state or country, declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the written will of the legislature expressed with all the requisite forms of legislation; -- used in distinction fraom common law. See Common law, under Common, a..
Definitive :: Definitive (a.) Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
Boride :: Boride (n.) A binary compound of boron with a more positive or basic element or radical; -- formerly called boruret.
Absinthate :: Absinthate (n.) A combination of absinthic acid with a base or positive radical.
Zincode :: Zincode (n.) The positive electrode of an electrolytic cell; anode.
Decided :: Decided (a.) Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose; fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion or purpose..
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