Definition of positive

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of positive is as below...

Positive (a.) Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals..

Lern More About Positive

Transpositive :: Transpositive (a.) Made by transposing; consisting in transposition; transposable.
Amylate :: Amylate (n.) A compound of the radical amyl with oxygen and a positive atom or radical.
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..
Assertive :: Assertive (a.) Positive; affirming confidently; affirmative; peremptory.
Electro-polar :: Electro-polar (a.) Possessing electrical polarity; positively electrified at one end, or on one surface, and negatively at the other; -- said of a conductor..
Alloxanate :: Alloxanate (n.) A combination of alloxanic acid and a base or base or positive radical.
Peremptory :: Peremptory (a.) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
Aver :: Aver (v. t.) To affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner, as in confidence of asserting the truth..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons..
Telluride :: Telluride (n.) A compound of tellurium with a more positive element or radical; -- formerly called telluret.
Allegation :: Allegation (n.) That which is alleged, asserted, or declared; positive assertion; formal averment.
Roundness :: Roundness (n.) Openess; plainess; boldness; positiveness; as, the roundness of an assertion..
Belief :: Belief (n.) Assent to a proposition or affirmation, or the acceptance of a fact, opinion, or assertion as real or true, without immediate personal knowledge; reliance upon word or testimony; partial or full assurance without positive knowledge or absolute certainty; persuasion; conviction; confidence; as, belief of a witness; the belief of our senses..
Flat :: Flat (superl.) Clear; unmistakable; peremptory; absolute; positive; downright.
Asseverative :: Asseverative (a.) Characterized by asseveration; asserting positively.
Appositive :: Appositive (n.) A noun in apposition.
Violation :: Violation (n.) Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, the violation of law or positive command, of covenants, promises, etc..
Postpositive :: Postpositive (a.) Placed after another word; as, a postpositive conjunction; a postpositive letter..
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..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us