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Uncommonaffirmative
The correct spelling is affirmative.
How to pronounce affirmative
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
nounIPA: /əˈfɜːmətɪv/
Say it like: Aff-irm-ati-ve
The correct spelling is affirmative. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance. For example: "10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway."
Usage Examples
“10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.”
“an affirmative answer”
“an affirmative vote”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- 2.(grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- 3.An assertion.
adjective
- 1.Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
- 2.Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
- 3.Positive
- 4.Confirmative; ratifying.
- 5.Dogmatic
interjection
- 1.An elaborate synonym for the word yes.
- 2.(especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.
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