English · Word Candidate

affirmative

/əˈfɜːmətɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: affirmatives

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Meaning · English

pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming

Adjective

an affirmative answer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

Noun

That’s an affirmative Houston, the space shuttle has lost the secondary thrusters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “affirmative” mean?

pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming

Is “affirmative” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.