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affirmative - a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative" |
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negative a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
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affirmation,
avouchment,
avowal a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
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yes an affirmative; "I was hoping for a yes"
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yea an affirmative; "The yeas have it"
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double negative a grammatically substandard but emphatic negative; "I don't never go"
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affirmative - affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes" |
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affirmatory |
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negative expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
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favorable,
favourable occurring at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests"
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positive having a positive charge; "protons are positive"
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assentient expressing agreement or consent; "an assenting nod"
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affirmative - expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook" |
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optimistic |
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positive having a positive charge; "protons are positive"
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