English · Word Candidate

positive

/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: positives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bao gồm, có mặt, đặc trưng bởi sự khẳng định

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Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Formally laid down.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được đặt ra một cách正式

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Adjective

Examples

In laws, that which is natural bindeth universally; that which is positive, not so.

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).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thứ có thể được xác nhận, có thực

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Noun

Examples

rating Positives by their Privatives

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).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A favourable point or characteristic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm hay đặc trưng thuận lợi

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Noun

Examples

Not a bad situation when we weigh all the positives.

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).

Common questions

What does “positive” mean?

Included, present, characterized by affirmation.

Is “positive” formal or informal?

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