affirmative Synonyms
Another word for affirmative
• adjective (Context 1)
Agreeing with a statement or consenting to a request; expressing assent or approval.
"The committee gave an assenting response to the proposal for additional research funding."
• noun (Context 2)
A statement or expression of agreement or assent, especially in the phrase 'in the affirmative'.
"When asked if she intended to run for office next year, she replied in the assent."
• interjection (Context 3)
Used, especially in aviation, maritime, or radio communications, to express agreement or confirm that a message has been received and understood; yes.
""Are you ready to begin the docking sequence?" "yes.""
• adjective (Context 4)
(In logic and grammar) asserting that a fact is so; positive rather than negated.
"In formal logic, an positive proposition asserts the inclusion of one class within another."
• adjective (Context 5)
Supportive, hopeful, or encouraging in outlook.
"Her memoir offers a deeply encouraging message about human resilience and community."
• noun (Context 6)
The side in a formal debate that supports the proposition being debated.
"Our university's debate team was assigned to argue the proposition in the championship round."
Opposites of affirmative
The opposite of affirmative shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: