- affirm/affirmative
- An air traffic control term meaning “yes.” Normally, the shorter form, “affirm,” is used.
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affirm/affirmative
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Affirmative prayer — is a form of prayer or metaphysical technique that is focused on a positive outcome rather than a negative situation. For example, a person who is experiencing some form of illnesss would focus the prayer on the desired state of perfect health… … Wikipedia
affirmative — (adj.) answering yes, mid 15c., from use in logic; from M.Fr. affirmatif (13c.), from L. affirmativus, from affirmat , pp. stem of affirmare (see AFFIRM (Cf. affirm)). As a noun from early 15c. Affirmative action positive or corrective effort by… … Etymology dictionary
affirmative — [ə fʉrm′ə tiv] adj. [ME affirmatif < L affirmativus < affirmare, AFFIRM] 1. saying that something stated is true; answering “yes” [an affirmative reply] 2. a) bold or confident in asserting [affirmative people] b) optimistic or hopeful; not … English World dictionary
affirmative action — affirm′ative ac′tion n. a policy to increase opportunities for women and minorities, esp. in employment • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
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affirmative — adj. & n. adj. 1 affirming; asserting that a thing is so. 2 (of a vote) expressing approval. n. 1 an affirmative statement, reply, or word. 2 (prec. by the) a positive or affirming position. Phrases and idioms: affirmative action esp. US action… … Useful english dictionary
affirmative — adjective 1》 agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request. ↘Grammar & Logic stating that a fact is so. Contrasted with negative and interrogative. 2》 denoting proposed legislation which must receive an affirmative parliamentary vote… … English new terms dictionary
affirmative — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. agreeing, affirming, affirmatory, positive, consenting, concurring, approving, ratifying, assenting, supporting, complying, endorsing, acknowledging, acquiescent, establishing, corroborative, confirmatory, confirming.… … English dictionary for students
affirm — verb a) To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively. She affirmed that she would go when I asked her. b) To support or encourage They did everything they could to affirm the childrens self confide … Wiktionary
affirm — /əˈfɜm / (say uh ferm) verb (t) 1. to state or assert positively; maintain as true: to affirm one s loyalty to one s country. 2. to establish, confirm, or ratify: the appellate court affirmed the judgement of the lower court. 3. Logic to state in …
