Affirmative

Definitions

1. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
2. An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
3. An assertion.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“That’s an affirmative Houston, the space shuttle has lost the secondary thrusters.”

“10-4 good buddy. That’s an affirmative—the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway.”

“that every hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of Archelaus, of Plutarch, Philostratus, and many more.”

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