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Definition of positiivinen in Finnish English dictionary
- positive
Positive atomic nuclei attract negative electrons.
-Positiivinen atomin yhdin vetää puoleensa negatiivisia elektroneja.
- Wholly what is expressed; colloquially downright, entire, outright
Good lord, you've built up a positive arsenal of weaponry here.
- Definitively laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed, precise, emphatic
Positive words, that he would not bear arms against King Edward’s son.
- A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual
- ~ taking a selfless pleasure in something of good report with which we are identified; enjoying an understanding of what produced something creative or excellent, e g God was pleased with His creation (Genesis 1: 31)
- a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject formally laid down or imposed; "positive laws" characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc
- The sign of the electric charge on the proton
- A lab test result that reveals the presence of a specific disease or condition for which the test is being done
- A photographic image which appears as the original image, as opposed to a negative which reverses the black and white
- greater than zero; "positive numbers"
- formally laid down or imposed; "positive laws"
- Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation
- A positive response to something indicates agreement, approval, or encouragement. There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts. negative + positively posi·tive·ly He responded positively and accepted the fee of £1000 I had offered
- greater than zero -- "A "+" in front of a numeral denotes a positive number " (45)
- That which settles by absolute appointment
- {s} not negative; favorable, beneficially; explicit, clear; practical, not based on theory
- If something has a positive electrical charge, it has the same charge as a proton and the opposite charge to an electron. negative. a quality or feature that is good or useful negative
- granting what has been desired or requested; "a favorable reply"; "a positive answer"
- a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
- Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws