The meaning of AFFIRMATIVE is asserting that the fact is so. How to use affirmative in a sentence.

An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.

AFFIRMATIVE meaning: 1. relating to a statement that shows agreement or says "yes": 2. a word or statement that shows…. Learn more.

1. A word or statement of agreement or assent, such as the word yes. 2. The side in a debate that upholds the proposition: Her team will speak for the affirmative.

Oct 31, 2025 · Noun affirmative (plural affirmatives) Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

Affirmative definition: Asserting that something is true or correct, as with the answer “yes”.

Something affirmative expresses agreement or approval, like the affirmative nod your mother gives you when you ask to be excused from the dinner table. A formal way of saying "Yes" is "Affirmative!"