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POSITIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence.
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POSITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
POSITIVE definition: 1. full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2. certain and without…. Learn more.
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Positive - definition of positive by The Free Dictionary
1. characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer. 2. composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit. 3. tending to emphasize what is good or laudable; constructive: he takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes.
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positive - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech. consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked qualities or features (opposed to negative): Light is positive, darkness negative. noting the presence of such qualities, as a term.
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POSITIVE - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary
If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.
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positive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...
There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word positive, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Positive - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology
In English, the term 'positive' acquired the connotation of being characterized by optimism, favorability, or a constructive nature, reflecting an affirmative and confident stance.
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100 + positive words to describe someone - Break into English
Positive words allow you to highlight someone’s qualities. Rather than repeating “nice” or “good,” the English vocabulary offers hundreds of positive adjectives and adverbs to describe precisely what makes someone remarkable.
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Positive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative. If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card.
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Positive psychology - Wikipedia
Positive psychology is the scientific study of conditions and processes that contribute to positive psychological states (e.g., contentment, joy), well-being, positive relationships, and positive institutions. [1][2] Positive psychology began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association. [3 ...