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Though it's impossible for us to legislate one's thoughts and feelings, we still need things like affirmative action in place because without measures like it, people in charge would not have, sadly, enough impetus to do, as cliched as it sounds, the right thing.
Jonathan Coleman

Meaning of "affirmative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFFIRMATIVE

affirmative  [əˈfɜːmətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFFIRMATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Affirmative can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AFFIRMATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Affirmative

Affirmative can mean: ▪ Pertaining to truth ▪ Pertaining to an assertion ▪ An answer that shows agreement or acceptance, such as "yes" ▪ Affirmative, a positive sentence or clause ▪ Affirmative, the team which affirms the resolution ▪ Affirmative action...

Definition of affirmative in the English dictionary

The first definition of affirmative in the dictionary is confirming or asserting something as true or valid. Other definition of affirmative is indicating agreement or assent. Affirmative is also affirming the satisfaction by the subject of the predicate, as in all birds have feathers; some men are married.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFFIRMATIVE


amalgamative
əˈmælɡəmətɪv
amative
ˈæmətɪv
calmative
ˈkælmətɪv
confirmative
kənˈfɜːmətɪv
consummative
kənˈsʌmətɪv
deformative
dɪˈfɔːmətɪv
desquamative
dɪˈskwæmətɪv
estimative
ˈestɪmətɪv
exclamative
ɪksˈklæmətɪv
formative
ˈfɔːmətɪv
gemmative
ˈdʒɛmətɪv
informative
ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv
nonnormative
ˌnɒnˈnɔːmətɪv
normative
ˈnɔːmətɪv
performative
pəˈfɔːmətɪv
preformative
priːˈfɔːmətɪv
reformative
rɪˈfɔːmətɪv
summative
ˈsʌmətɪv
transformative
trænsˈfɔːmətɪv
uninformative
ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFFIRMATIVE

affined
affinities
affinitive
affinity
affinity card
affirm
affirmable
affirmance
affirmant
affirmation
affirmative action
affirmatively
affirmatory
affirmer
affirming the consequent
affirmingly
affix
affixal
affixation
affixer

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFFIRMATIVE

active
administrative
alternative
collaborative
comparative
conservative
cooperative
creative
decorative
derivative
in the negative
initiative
innovative
legislative
narrative
native
negative
operative
quantitative
relative
representative

Synonyms and antonyms of affirmative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AFFIRMATIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «affirmative» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of affirmative

Translation of «affirmative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFFIRMATIVE

Find out the translation of affirmative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of affirmative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «affirmative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肯定的 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afirmativo
570 millions of speakers

English

affirmative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सकारात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالإيجاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

утвердительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afirmativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাঁ-সূচক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affirmatif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Afirmatif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bejahend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肯定的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

긍정적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyatakake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khẳng định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடன்பாட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

होकारार्थी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

olumlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

affermativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twierdząca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ствердно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

afirmativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καταφατική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

regstellende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jakande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bekreftende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of affirmative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVE»

The term «affirmative» is very widely used and occupies the 22.934 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «affirmative» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «affirmative» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about affirmative

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10 QUOTES WITH «AFFIRMATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word affirmative.
1
Shari Arison
Doing Good is a simple and universal vision. A vision to which each and every one of us can connect and contribute to its realisation. A vision based on the belief that by doing good deeds, positive thinking and affirmative choice of words, feelings and actions, we can enhance goodness in the world.
2
Derek Bok
If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it.
3
Derek Bok
I believe that Harvard can have, and must have, a strong affirmative action program that reflects our commitment to equal opportunity while fully respecting the academic standards of the University.
4
Peter Brimelow
I think Bush has capitulated on affirmative action and government spending. Apart from that, he's OK, I guess. About the same as Howard Dean.
5
Tammy Bruce
Blacks who have not succumbed to the victim culture have been, are, and will be doing quite well - all on their own, without handouts, affirmative action, and other patronizing measures.
6
Quentin Bryce
The Australian way of affirmative action is setting goals and recognising discrimination and lack of opportunity and deciding to take action and setting some goals and targets. I guess I prefer that language to talking about quotas.
7
Quentin Bryce
I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.
8
John Burroughs
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
9
Gilbert K. Chesterton
White... is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black... God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white.
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Jonathan Coleman
Though it's impossible for us to legislate one's thoughts and feelings, we still need things like affirmative action in place because without measures like it, people in charge would not have, sadly, enough impetus to do, as cliched as it sounds, the right thing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFFIRMATIVE»

Discover the use of affirmative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to affirmative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of ...
A study on the lesser-known origins of affirmative action argues that key programs passed during the New Deal and Fair Deal era of the 1930s and 1940s were purposefully discriminatory, revealing how Southern democrats widened the gap ...
Ira Katznelson, 2006
2
Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It's ...
In Mismatch, he and journalist Stuart Taylor present a rich and data-driven picture of the way affirmative action works (and doesn't work) in this setting.
Richard Henry Sander, Stuart Taylor, 2012
3
Affirmative Action Around the World: An Empirical Study
An eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action in a provocative book that will stir fresh debate about this vitally important issue
Thomas Sowell, 2005
4
Ending Affirmative Action: The Case for Colorblind Justice
Explores how race-based public policy evolved, and argues for equal protection regardless of racial or gender issues
Terry Eastland, 1997
5
Affirmative Action: International Perspectives
C. Goals and timetables
Julio Faúndez, 1994
6
The Pursuit of Fairness: A History of Affirmative Action
Published on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, this is the only book available that gives readers a balanced, non-polemical, and lucid account of this highly contentious issue.
Terry H. Anderson, 2004
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The Affirmative Action Empire: Nations and Nationalism in ...
Terry Martin provides a comprehensive survey and interpretation, based on newly available archival sources, of the Soviet management of the nationalities question.
Terry Dean Martin, 2001
8
Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby
A Yale law professor reflects on his own experience with affirmative action--the benefits he reaped and suffering he experienced as a black man who was able to take advantage of affirmative action programs. Reprint.
Stephen L. Carter, 1991
9
Affirmative Action, Ethnicity and Conflict
This book examines affirmative action programmes in a range of countries around the world. It discusses how such programmes came about and how they have been implemented, and examines their effectiveness.
Edmund Terence Gomez, Ralph Premdas, 2012
10
Handbook of Affirmative Psychotherapy with Lesbians and Gay Men
Grounded in current research, this comprehensive volume lays thefoundations for effective, affirmative therapeutic practice with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.
Kathleen Ritter, Anthony I. Terndrup, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term affirmative is used in the context of the following news items.
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Voices: Affirmative action helps, but more is needed
AUSTIN – It's been a busy season for the Supreme Court, with recent decisions sparking celebrations among the under-insured and ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
2
EPA Grants Petition to Eliminate Affirmative Defense for Startups …
In February 2013, EPA proposed to issue a SIP Call in 26 states, including Kentucky, regarding affirmative defenses in state regulations for ... «The National Law Review, Jul 15»
3
University of Minnesota to adopt 'affirmative consent' rule
The University of Minnesota is joining a national movement requiring students to obtain “affirmative consent” from their sex partners or risk ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
4
SCOTUS to Take on Unions, Affirmative Action and the Death Penalty
When the Supreme Court closed out its term last week, it did so with flair. In the space of a few days, it ruled on King v. Burwell, in a decision ... «The Fiscal Times, Jul 15»
5
Why another look at affirmative action?
Supporters of affirmative action held their breath in 2013, when the justices last considered the case of Abigail Fisher, a white student rejected ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
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Affirmative Consent Is Still Confusing to College Students
A new poll of gives insight into what college students consider consent. Most students seem to have heard of the affirmative consent—or “yes ... «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
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Affirmative Action Needs All Stakeholders
Hukuntsi — Kgalagadi District affirmative action coordinator, Mr Keagalemang Leshope, has pleaded with all stakeholders to work cohesively ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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The Supreme Court Might Destroy Affirmative Action Because a …
The school rejected her, and she blamed its affirmative action program, which considers race and ethnicity in a “holistic review” of certain ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
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Supremes to judge affirmative action
But Slate magazine's take on the Court's agreement to take up affirmative action again is all about demonizing the woman at the center of the ... «Tyler Morning Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Why affirmative consent laws are bad for women
New affirmative consent laws have the potential to turn much of this preferred behavior into sexual assault, retroactively, and given that men are ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»

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