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affirmative

The word “affirmative” has 4 syllables: af-firm-a-tive

It's pronounced as /əˈfɝːmətɪv/

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In the thesaurus, “affirmative” has 30 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affirmative along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affirmative

Antonyms for affirmative

Meanings of affirmative

  • 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.
    6. Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition.
    7. Positive; not negative.
  • interjection
    1. An elaborate synonym for the word yes.
    2. (especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.

Example Sentences

  • The pilot gave an affirmative response to the control tower.
  • She answered in an affirmative tone during the interview.
  • The committee reached an affirmative decision after careful discussion.
  • His nod was an affirmative sign of agreement.
  • The judge issued an affirmative ruling in favor of the proposal.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affirmative, such as: acceptance, accession, acknowledging, acquiescence, acquiescent, affirmatory, affirming.

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