affirmative
gb/əfˈɚmɪtɪv/ us/əfˈɚmɪtɪv/
B1
Engleză
~ 9500
igenlő, igenlő válasz, igen, támogató, állító, állító oldal, támogató oldal
B2
1
igenlő
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
an affirmative [answer/reply/response]
The committee gave an affirmative answer to our proposal.
A bizottság igenlő választ adott a javaslatunkra.
Her reply was brief but clearly affirmative.
A válasza rövid volt, de egyértelműen igenlő.
We need an affirmative response from all team members before we move forward.
The survey results were overwhelmingly affirmative about the new policy.
Exemple pentru cursanți
His answer was affirmative, not negative.
A válasza igenlő volt, nem nemleges.
She gave an affirmative response to the job offer.
Igenlő választ adott az állásajánlatra.
We are waiting for an affirmative reply from the school.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *affirmative* to mean 'happy' or 'hopeful', confusing it with 'positive' in the emotional sense. *Affirmative* is mainly used about answers, responses, and decisions, not about a person’s mood.
Sens
expressing agreement or a yes answer
Colocații
affirmative answer
|affirmative response
|affirmative reply
|give an affirmative
|clear affirmative
|resoundingly affirmative
Sinonime
positive (Commonly used in the phrase 'positive answer/response' with a similar formal tone.)
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agreeing (Focuses more on the person’s attitude than on the specific answer.)
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yes (A direct one-word reply, less formal and usually not used before a noun.)
Antonime
negative (Standard opposite for answers, as in a 'negative reply'.)
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noncommittal (Opposite in the sense of not clearly saying yes or no.)
Teme
communication
|meetings
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Showing that you agree or that your answer is yes.
Expressing agreement, consent, or a positive answer, especially in reply to a question.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
2
igen
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
answer [in] the affirmative
When asked if he accepted the terms, he replied in the affirmative.
Amikor megkérdezték tőle, elfogadja-e a feltételeket, igennel válaszolt.
A simple affirmative would have been enough to close the deal.
Egy egyszerű igen is elég lett volna az üzlet megkötéséhez.
The chair looked around the room, received several affirmatives, and moved on to the next item.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The students answered in the affirmative.
A diákok igennel válaszoltak.
He gave a firm affirmative to the question.
Határozott igennel válaszolt a kérdésre.
One nod from her was a clear affirmative.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may say *“in the yes”* instead of the fixed phrase *“in the affirmative”*. In formal speaking and writing, use *“answer in the affirmative”* to mean *“answer yes”*.
Sens
a yes answer or agreement
Colocații
in the affirmative
|a clear affirmative
|receive an affirmative
|give an affirmative
|nod an affirmative
Sinonime
yes (Less formal and usually used directly as a reply, not inside set phrases like 'in the affirmative'.)
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assent (More formal and often used for official or written agreement.)
Antonime
negative (Used in the parallel phrase 'in the negative' for a no answer.)
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refusal (Highlights active rejection, not just a simple 'no'.)
Teme
communication
|formal
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A word or action that means 'yes'.
A word, statement, or action that signifies agreement or a positive answer.
B2
FORMAL
3
támogató
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
affirmative [action/steps/policies/measures]
The company introduced affirmative policies to increase diversity in senior roles.
A vállalat támogató intézkedéseket vezetett be, hogy növelje a sokszínűséget a vezetői pozíciókban.
These affirmative steps are meant to support students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Ezek a támogató lépések azt szolgálják, hogy segítsék az alulreprezentált csoportokból érkező diákokat.
The report calls for more affirmative measures to protect tenants’ rights.
Her work focuses on designing affirmative programs for marginalized communities.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The government took affirmative steps to help poor families.
A kormány támogató intézkedéseket tett a szegény családok megsegítésére.
We need more affirmative policies to support disabled workers.
Több támogató intézkedésre van szükség a fogyatékossággal élő munkavállalók érdekében.
The school is planning affirmative programs for first-generation students.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with the basic 'yes' meaning and try to use it after a verb, e.g. *“I affirmative your idea”*. In this sense, *affirmative* is used before nouns like *steps, policies, action*, not as a verb.
Sens
supporting or promoting something
Colocații
affirmative action
|affirmative policies
|affirmative steps
|affirmative measures
|affirmative agenda
|affirmative program
Sinonime
supportive (Focuses on emotional or practical support, not always on policy or rights.)
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proactive (Stresses taking action in advance; overlaps when describing planned positive change.)
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favorable (Emphasizes approval, but not always active, structured support.)
Antonime
oppositional (Describes policies or attitudes that resist or fight against something.)
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obstructive (Highlights blocking or slowing progress instead of promoting it.)
Teme
politics
|society
|relationships
Definiție
Showing strong support for something, often to help a group or change a situation.
Showing active support for a policy, idea, or group, often with the aim of improving conditions or rights.
B1
TECHNICAL
4
állító
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
an affirmative [sentence/statement/proposition]
In this exercise, change each question into an affirmative sentence.
Ebben a feladatban alakíts minden kérdést állító mondattá.
The teacher asked the class to give both affirmative and negative forms of the verb.
A tanár arra kérte az osztályt, hogy adják meg az ige állító és tagadó alakjait.
In logic, an affirmative proposition asserts that a relationship exists between two terms.
Exemple pentru cursanți
‘She likes coffee’ is an affirmative sentence.
A „Szereti a kávét” állító mondat.
Please write three negative sentences and three affirmative sentences.
Kérlek, írj három tagadó és három állító mondatot.
The affirmative form does not use 'not'.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think *affirmative sentence* means a sentence with a 'good' or 'positive' meaning. In grammar, *affirmative* only means that the sentence is not negative (it does not use 'not' or another negative word).
Sens
positive, not negative, statement
Colocații
affirmative sentence
|affirmative statement
|affirmative clause
|affirmative form
|affirmative proposition
Sinonime
positive (Used in the same technical contrast with 'negative', but also widely used in everyday, non-technical contexts.)
Antonime
negative (The standard technical opposite in grammar and logic, as in 'negative sentence'.)
Teme
language
|logic
|education
|communication
Definiție
In grammar and logic, describing a sentence or statement that says something is true, not that it is not true.
In grammar or logic, describing a statement that asserts that something is true, rather than denying it.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
5
állító oldal
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the affirmative [argues/wins/votes]
In this round, the affirmative must prove that the policy will be effective.
Ebben a fordulóban az állító oldalnak kell bizonyítania, hogy a szakpolitika hatékony lesz.
The judges decided that the affirmative presented a stronger case.
A zsűri úgy ítélte meg, hogy az állító oldal erősebb érveket hozott fel.
She volunteered to speak for the affirmative in the school debate.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The affirmative supports the motion.
Az állító oldal támogatja az indítványt.
Our team is on the affirmative in this debate.
A csapatunk ebben a vitában az állító oldalon van.
The affirmative won because their arguments were clear.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think *affirmative* here means just 'yes'. In debate contexts, *the affirmative* is a label for the whole side or team that supports the motion, not a single answer.
Sens
supporting side in a debate
Colocații
the affirmative
|speak for the affirmative
|argue for the affirmative
|vote for the affirmative
|the affirmative side
Sinonime
pro side (Informal debate term that clearly opposes the 'con side'.)
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supporting side (Everyday phrasing that explains the role without debate jargon.)
Antonime
the negative (Traditional debate term for the side arguing against the proposal.)
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opposition (Broader term for those who are against an idea or proposal.)
Teme
education
|politics
|communication
Definiție
In a debate or vote, the side that says the proposal is good and should be accepted.
In a formal debate or vote, the group or position that argues in favor of a proposal.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
affirmative
IPA
GB/əfˈɚmɪtɪv/
US/əfˈɚmɪtɪv/
Silabe și accent
af - firm - at - ive (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: affirmative
Noun
- Base: affirmative
- Plural: affirmatives
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
affirmatives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
negative
adjective B1
negatively
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
reaffirm
verb B2
reaffirmation
noun
Expresii
affirmative action
1/əfˈɚmɪtɪv ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
policies favoring disadvantaged groups
Government or company policies that give extra help or preference to groups who have been treated unfairly in the past, especially in jobs and education.
Exemple
- The university has an affirmative action program to increase diversity among its students.
- Debates about affirmative action often focus on fairness and equal opportunity.
affirmative consent
1/əfˈɚmɪtɪv kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
clear, active agreement as consent
Clear and active agreement, often spoken, that shows a person really wants to do something, especially in sexual situations.
Exemple
- Their policy requires affirmative consent for all sexual activity.
- Workshops on campus now focus on teaching students what affirmative consent means.
affirmative defense
1/əfˈɚmɪtɪv dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase
technical
legal defense that avoids liability
In law, a kind of defense where the person says the basic facts are true but gives a special reason why they should not be found guilty or responsible.
Exemple
- The lawyer raised an affirmative defense, claiming self-defense.
- Insanity is sometimes used as an affirmative defense in criminal cases.
in the affirmative
1/ˈɪn ðə əfˈɚmɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
formal
with a yes answer
As a formal way to say that someone answered 'yes'.
Exemple
- When asked whether he accepted the offer, he replied in the affirmative.
- Most participants answered in the affirmative when asked if they trusted the system.