adjective
- expressing agreement or approval; positive
- relating to or supporting affirmative action policies
Usage: legal; political
noun
- a positive answer or response, especially ‘yes’
Examples
- She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she understood.
- The committee voted in the affirmative on the proposal.
- His affirmative response surprised everyone.
- The university has an affirmative action program.
- Please answer with a simple affirmative or negative.
- The captain received an affirmative from the control tower.
- Her affirmative attitude helped motivate the team.