The meaning of POSITIVE is formally laid down or imposed : prescribed. How to use positive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Positive.

1. characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer. 2. composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit. 3. tending to emphasize what is good …

POSITIVE definition: 1. full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2. certain and without…. Learn more.

The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it. He prefers to focus on the positive.

composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit tending to emphasize what is good or laudable; constructive: he takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes

POSITIVE definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of positive used in a sentence.

Definition of positive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.