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- [uh-fur-muh-tiv]
- /əˈfɜr mə tɪv/
- /əˈfɜː.mə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-fur-muh-tiv]
- /əˈfɜr mə tɪv/
Definitions of affirmatively word
- adjective affirmatively affirming or assenting; asserting the truth, validity, or fact of something. 1
- adjective affirmatively expressing agreement or consent; assenting: an affirmative reply. 1
- adjective affirmatively positive; not negative. 1
- adjective affirmatively Logic. noting a proposition in which a property of a subject is affirmed, as “All men are happy.”. 1
- noun affirmatively something that affirms or asserts; a positive statement or proposition; affirmation. 1
- noun affirmatively a reply indicating assent, as Yes or I do. 1
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Origin of affirmatively
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; < Latin affirmātīvus, equivalent to affirmāt- (see affirmation) + -īvus -ive; replacing late Middle English affirmatyff < Middle French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Affirmatively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affirmatively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
affirmatively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affirmatively
adv affirmatively
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
adverb affirmatively
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
Antonyms for affirmatively
adv affirmatively
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
adverb affirmatively
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
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