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/pɔ.zi.tif/

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Translation

positive

Word origin

From Latin positivus ('settled, laid down'), from ponere ('to place').

Origin
Latin
Root
positivus
English cognates
positive, position, compose

Grammar

Femininepositive
Masc pluralpositifs
Fem pluralpositives

Examples

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The test result is positive.

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She always keeps a positive attitude.

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You have to look on the bright side of things.

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The feedback from customers is very positive.

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This good news is a pleasure to hear.

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This word is part of lesson 43.