/afiɾmaˈtiβo/
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Translation
affirmative
Word origin
From Latin affirmativus, from affirmare ('to make firm, to assert'), formed from ad ('to') and firmare ('to strengthen'), from firmus ('firm'). The same root gives English 'affirmative' and 'firm'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- affirmare
- English cognates
- affirmative, firm
Grammar
Feminineafirmativa
Masc pluralafirmativos
Fem pluralafirmativas
Examples
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His answer was clear and affirmative.
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I need an affirmative answer before Friday.
gesto .
She nodded her head in an affirmative gesture.
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