American English pronunciation

How to pronounce affirmative

IPA transcription: [ə'fɚmətɪv]

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Noun

  • a reply of affirmation

    “he answered in the affirmative”

Adjective

  • affirming or giving assent

    “an affirmative decision”

    “affirmative votes”

Adjective

  • expecting the best

    “an affirmative outlook”

  • expressing or manifesting praise or approval

    “approbative criticism”

    “an affirmative nod”

Usage examples

  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • The affirmative simply claims that the plan does not cause the impact.
  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • It is a form of Affirmative action.
  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • This was answered affirmatively by Bieberbach.
  • Affirmative, a breaching charge is available.
  • First, malfeasance in office requires an affirmative act or omission.