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affirmative

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐ.fiɾ.mɐ.ˈti.vɐ/a·fir·ma·ti·va

Definition

1

A statement, answer, or gesture indicating agreement, confirmation, or a positive response.

Usage examples

He nodded in the affirmative.
We are waiting for an affirmative from headquarters.

Common combinations

give an affirmativeaffirmative answerin the affirmativeaffirmative response

Idiomatic expressions

  • answer in the affirmative (say yes)