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Definition of positivity

positivity

/ˌpɑː.zəˈtɪv.ə.ti/
pos · i · tiv · i · ty

Adverb:positively
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Plural:positivities
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Adjective:positive
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1

The practice of being or tendency to be hopeful, optimistic, and constructive in attitude.

Example

"Her unwavering positivity helped keep the entire team motivated during the challenging project."


2

The condition or state of having a positive electric charge, a value greater than zero, or a positive medical test result.

Example

"Public health officials tracked the daily positivity rate of the diagnostic tests across the region."


3

The quality or state of being completely certain, explicit, or free from doubt.

Example

"The witness spoke with such positivity about the timeline that the jury found his testimony credible."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'positive' plus the noun suffix '-ity', deriving ultimately from the Latin 'positivus' (settled by agreement, explicit), from 'ponere' (to place or set).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Positivity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/positivity
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