C1adjectiveformallanguagesociety
US/əˈfɜːr.mə.tɪv/
UK/əˈfɜː.mə.tɪv/
saying yes, or showing that you agree with something
In context
The committee gave an affirmative answer to our request for more funding.
The motion passed with fourteen affirmative votes and only two against.
Write an affirmative sentence first, then change it into a negative one.
Words that go with affirmative
adjective + noun
- affirmative answerWe are waiting for an affirmative answer from the client.
- affirmative responseAn affirmative response is required before we can proceed.
- affirmative voteThe plan needs an affirmative vote from the board.
- affirmative sentenceAn affirmative sentence states that something is true.
- affirmative actionThe university has an affirmative action policy.
verb + preposition
- answer in the affirmativeIf the answer is in the affirmative, go to question five.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please reply me affirmative if you agree.Correct: Please reply with an affirmative answer if you agree.