Part of speech: Adjective
affirming or giving assent
Example: an affirmative decision; affirmative votes
Part of speech: Adjective
expecting the best
Example: an affirmative outlook
Affirmative, Plausive, Approving, Affirmatory, Approbative
The word "affirmative" comes from Latin affirmativus. It started in Old French affirmatif. Then it appeared in Middle English affirmative.
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.