Dictionary Check: positive

"positive" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

Example: "a positive attitude"
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adjective

persuaded of; very sure

Example: "were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"
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adjective

involving advantage or good

Example: "a plus (or positive) factor"
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adjective

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

Example: "a positive pregnancy test"
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adjective

formally laid down or imposed

Example: "positive laws"
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adjective

impossible to deny or disprove

Example: "incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence"

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