positive /'pɒzitiv/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
• (n.) a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
• (adj.) characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

Chinese translation

• a. 肯定的, 积极的, 有把握的
• [医] 正的, 阳性的

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/'pɒzitiv/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 4.99 · Common

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