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positive

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Expressing or conveying a favorable or optimistic attitude, encouraging hope or confidence.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/



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Antonyms

uncertain , unsure , nonpositive , negative , bad , evil , nongood
Synonyms

certain , sure , wis
Rhymes
Words rhyming with positive
thrive , jive , hive , rive
Variants
List of all variants of positive that leads to same result
positive , positively , positiveness , positivenesses , positiver , positivest , positives , positive definite , positive feedback , positive feedbacks , positive law , positive laws , positive discrimination , BPAP , BiPAP , bilevel positive airway pressure , continuous positive airway pressure , false positive , false positives , false-positive , false-positives , gram-positive
Forms
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positively, positiveness, positivism

Etymology
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From Old French positiif, from Latin positivus, present participle of ponere 'to place, put'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'positive thinking' gained popularity in the early 20th century with the works of Norman Vincent Peale and other motivational writers.

  2. The term 'positivism' in philosophy refers to the belief that only empirical evidence can be used to establish knowledge.

Related Concepts
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  1. optimism: A belief that good or positive outcomes will happen in the future.

  2. hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Culture
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In literature, 'positive' is often used to describe characters or situations that inspire hope and optimism. In art, it can be represented through bright colors and uplifting themes. In music, it can be expressed through upbeat rhythms and positive lyrics.

How to Memorize "positive"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sunny day, a smiley face, or a person expressing happiness.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'positive' with words like 'hope', 'optimism', and 'happy'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Positive P' to remember that 'Positive' means expressing a favorable or optimistic attitude.

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