What is the meaning of POSITIVE. Phrases containing POSITIVE
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Corresponding with the original in respect to the position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades reversed; as, a positive picture.
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Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation.
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In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively.
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Openess; plainess; boldness; positiveness; as, the roundness of an assertion.
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The positive degree or form.
v. t.
To announce as a decision or opinion; to state positively; to assert; hence, to form an opinion upon; to be sure about; to be determined in mind as to.
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Of or pertaining to the positive pole of a galvanic battery; electro-positive.
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Hence: Positive; metallic; basic; -- distinguished from negative, nonmetallic, or acid.
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Containing or exhibiting positive, or vitreous, electricity.
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The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.
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A compound of tellurium with a more positive element or radical; -- formerly called telluret.
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The quality or state of being positive; reality; actualness; certainty; confidence; peremptoriness; dogmatism. See Positive, a.
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Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, the violation of law or positive command, of covenants, promises, etc.
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Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise.
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Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals.
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Laid down; absolute or positive, as a law.
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Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof.
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A double fluoride of zirconium and hydrogen, or some other positive element or radical; as, zircofluoride of sodium.
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Of such a nature relatively to some other associated body or bodies, as to tend to the negative pole of a voltaic battery, in electrolysis, while the associated body tends to the positive pole; -- the converse or correlative of electro-negative.
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Electro-positive.
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