Positive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Positive ( adjective )

1. Definitely or actually existing.
2. Expressing or implying the presence rather than the absence of a quality or condition.
3. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation.
4. Characterized by or displaying optimism, confidence, and readiness for action.
5. Characterized by or displaying a lack of doubt or uncertainty.

Origin:

Late middle english, from old french positif, from latin positivus, from positum, past participle of ponere to place, put.

Examples:

1. The test results were positive.
2. He has a positive attitude towards life.
3. The company has a positive track record.
4. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
5. I have a positive feeling about this project.

(As a noun)

Positive ( noun )

1. Definitely or actually existing.
2. Expressing or implying the presence rather than the absence of a quality or condition.
3. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation.
4. Characterized by or displaying optimism, confidence, and readiness for action.
5. Characterized by or displaying a lack of doubt or uncertainty.

Origin:

Late middle english, from old french positif, from latin positivus, from positum, past participle of ponere to place, put.

Examples:

1. The test results were positive.
2. He has a positive attitude towards life.
3. The company has a positive track record.
4. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
5. I have a positive feeling about this project.