positive
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/positive
ADJECTIVEDefinition of positive
If something is positive, it is good, happy, or wanted.
Example: A balanced diet, exercise, and a positive attitude are all things that give you a sense of well being.
If you are positive about something, you are sure that you are not mistaken.
Example: The guard at Euston was positive that on that particular day he had locked the door.
If a test result is positive, the test found what it was testing for.
Example: I'm sorry, the HIV test is positive.
A positive electrical charge is one carried by a proton.
Example: Attach the wire to the positive pole of the battery.
A positive number or value is more than zero.
Example: A positive number multiplied by a negative number results in a negative.
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EXAMPLESExamples of positive
A balanced diet, exercise, and a positive attitude are all things that give you a sense of well being.
Example sentenceAfter using the new skin cream for four weeks, most women showed positive results, reporting that their skin felt smoother and softer and looked better.
Example sentenceThe guard at Euston was positive that on that particular day he had locked the door.
Example sentenceI'm sorry, the HIV test is positive.
Example sentenceAttach the wire to the positive pole of the battery.
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