Looking for the meaning of the word AFFIRMATIVELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AFFIRMATIVELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Affirmatively
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfəːmətɪvli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a way that expresses approval or agreement
Short Definition:in way that expresses approval or agreement
Examples:- they asked him whether he would like the job and he replied affirmatively
- two of the six who voted affirmatively last August face re-election this year
Definition:
in a way that favours individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously
Short Definition:in way that favours individuals belonging to groups who have been discriminated against
Examples:- the idea of acting affirmatively to combat racial and ethnic exclusion is under revision in the nation's highest court
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