affirmative

adj.积极的;adj.肯定的,

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
affirmative (adjective)
1.
asserting a predicate of a subject
2.
asserting that the fact is so
3.
- positive affirmative approach
4.
favoring or supporting a proposition or motion
affirmative (noun)
1.
an expression (as the word ) of or assent - yes affirmation
2.
an affirmative proposition
3.
the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
affirmative (noun)
a vote or decision for something
SYNONYMS:
affirmative, yea
RELATED WORDS:
pro; acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction
NEAR ANTONYMS:
con; blackball, veto; declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown
nay, negative, no, non placet
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