positive

English - Turkish

Definition of positive in English Turkish dictionary

Bu sıfatların hepsi olumlu. - These adjectives are all positive.

Tom epeyce olumlu tepkiler aldı. - Tom got quite a few positive responses.

Rönesans ile skolastik düşünce yerini pozitif düşünceye bırakmıştır. - With Renaissance, scholastic ideas gave place to positive ideas.

Tom Mary'nin hatalı olduğu hakkında pozitif. - Tom is positive that Mary is wrong.

faydalı

(Matematik) artı nicelik

zait

(Matematik) sıfırdan büyük nicelik

kati şey

(Kanun) meriyette

yapıcı

yararlı

hastalık belirtisi gösteren

emin

Tom Mary'nin sahip olduğu kameranın onunki olduğundan emindi ama değildi. - Tom was positive that the camera Mary had was his, but it wasn't.

Camı kıranın Tom olduğundan emin misin? - Are you positive it was Tom who broke the window?

Gerçekten olumlu hissettim. - I felt really positive.

(fotoğraf) pozitif

tam

kesin

Bunu yapabileceğimden kesinlikle eminim. - I'm absolutely positive that I can do that.

Tom'un bunu yapabildiğinden kesinlikle eminim. - I'm absolutely positive that Tom can do that.

positif

elek

Negatif elektronlar pozitif elektronlar çekerler. - Negative electrons attract positive electrons.

Protonlar pozitif, elektronlar negatif yüke sahiptir ve nötronların yükü yoktur. - Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.

foto

{s} mutlâk

{s} belirgin

sarih

{s} kesin, mutlak: positive proof kesin delil

vazıh

{s} dogmatik

{s} gerçek: a positive

{s} müspet

(Askeri) POZİTİF RESİM; POZİTİF FOTOĞRAF: Orijinal süjedeki, aşağı yukarı aynı renk gölge tonunu ifade eden bir fotoğraf

sıfırdan büyük

{s} inatçı

(Tıp) Bir madde, durum veya hastalığın mevcudiyetini gösteren

hakiki

{i} pozitif görüntü (film)

{s} kuşkusuz

(Tıp) Kat'i

{i} olumlu derece

kalevi

çekici

muhakkak

{i} kesin şey

{s} olumlu, pozitif: a positive development olumlu bir gelişme

(Askeri) pozitif fotoğraf

pozitif görüntü

kesinlik

Sen kesinlikle bitkin görünüyorsun. - You look positively haggard.

Tom'un bunu yapabildiğinden kesinlikle eminim. - I'm absolutely positive that Tom can do that.

(Ticaret) lehte

(Kanun) meri

positive electron

pozitif titreşimler, olumlu düşünmek

positive definite matrix

kesin artı matris

positive degree

sıfatların yalın hali

positive degree

eşitlik derecesi

positive electricity

pozitif çıngı

positive electrode

pozitif elektrot

positive electron

pozitif elektron

positive feedback

pozitif geribesleme

positive feedback

positive magnetic pole

positive printing

positive semidefinite matrix

yarı kesin artı matris

positive sign

toplama işareti

positive accommodation

yakına bakarken silier kasların kontraksıonu

positive amplitude modulation

pozitif genlik modülasyonu

positive approach

pozitif yaklaşım

positive approach

olumlu yaklaşım

positive attitude

Olumlu tavır

positive consolidation

Pozitif konsolidasyon, pozitif birleşme

positive control

pozitif kontrol

positive crystal

pozitif kristal, artı kristal

positive degree

sıfatların yalın hali, eşitlik derecesi

positive discrimination

Pozitif ayrımcılık: Yalnızca “dezavantajlı” gruplara mensup bireylere verilen ekstra haklardır. Dezavantajlı gruplar herkesin rahatça kullanabildiği Negatif Hakları çeşitli sebeplerden dolayı kullanamadığı için; onlar ancak bazı özel birtakım haklara sahip olurlarsa çoğunlukla gerçekten eşit olma şansını yakalayabilecekleri için, fazladan haklarla desteklenmelidirler

positive electricity

pozitif elektrik

positive energy

pozitif enerji

positive feedback

olumlu geribildirim

positive grid

pozitif ızgara, artı ızgara

positive integer

pozitif tamsayi, artı tümsayi

positive intent

iyi niyet

positive lens

pozitif mercek, yakınsak mercek

positive obligation

olumlu gereklilik, mecburiyet

positive or negative going clock

ileri giden veya geri kalan saat

positive outlook

olumlu görüş

positive pressure

(Mühendislik) Bir mahalde veya odada dışarıdan hava ile kirleticilerin girişini önlemek için mahallin çevreye göre tutulduğu yüksek basınç

positive pressure

(Mühendislik) Atmosfer basıncının üstündeki basınç değerleri

positive qualities

olumlu nitelikler

positive ray

pozitif işin, artı işin

positive reinforcement

Olumlu pekiştirme

positive response

olumlu yanıt

positive sentence

Olumlu cümle

positive sweepback

pozitif kanat çekikligi

positive temperature coefficient

pozitif sıcaklık katsayısı

positive thinking

Pozitif düşünce

positive video signal

pozitif resim sinyali

positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus

Pozitif basınçlı, tam yüz maskeli hava tüplü solunum cihazı

positive accommodation

(Biyoloji) yakına bakarken silier kasların kontraksiyonu ile oluşan uyum

positive accommodation

yakına bakarken silier kasların kontraksiyonu ile

positive ammeter

pozitif ampermetre

positive analysis

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) artı öngerilim

positive bias

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) pozitif öngerilim

positive booster

(Elektrik, Elektronik) voltaj yükseltici

positive buoyancy

pozitif yüzdürme kuvveti

positive cathexis

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) olumlu yük

positive charge

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) pozitif elektrik yükü

positive column

(Askeri) POZİTİF SÜTUN: Soğuk-katot gaz ışıl lambasında Faraday karanlık alanı ile anot arasındaki ışıklı kızartı

positive column

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) artı dikeç

positive column

pozitif kolon

positive cone

(Matematik) artı koni

positive cone

(Matematik) pozitif koni

positive control

(Askeri) POZİTİF KONTROL: Bir hava sahası içindeki uçağın pozitif olarak tanımlanmasına, izlenmesine ve yönlendirilmesine dayanan o hususta yetki ve sorumluluğa sahip bir teşkilat tarafından elektronik vasıtalar ile yürütülen bir hava sahası kontrol metodu

positive control launch

(Askeri) pozitif fırlatma kontrolü

positive coupling

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) pozitif bağlaşma

positive crystal

(Elektrik, Elektronik) artı kristal

positive damage

(Kanun) müsbet zarar

positive degree

(Dilbilim) yalın durum

positive dose

(Çevre) artı doz

positive electrode

artı yüklü uç

positive electrode

anot

positive electrode

pozitif elektrod

positive emulsion

(Fotoğrafçılık) pozitif duyarkat

positive emulsion

(Fotoğrafçılık) pozitif emülsiyon

positive eustatic movements

deniz seviyesini yükselme haraketleri

positive eustatic movements

pozitif deniz hareketleri

positive friendly identification

(Askeri) olumlu dost tanımlama

positive fund

olumlu fon

positive g

(Askeri) POZİTİF ÇEKİM; POZİTİF G: İnsan vücudunun bir çekim sahası veya ivme sırasında atalet kuvveti vücut üzerinde baş-ayak istikametinde tesir gösterecek, yani baş istikametinde bir ivme ile ayak istikametinde bir atalet kuvveti meydana gelecek şekilde duruşu. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION AND RADAR ADVISORY ZONE: POZİTİF TANIMA TEŞHİS VE RADAR İSTİŞARE BÖLGESİ: Bir filo tarafından savunulan bölgenin yakınındaki bir uçağın tanınması ve uçuş takibi için tespit edilmiş özel bir bölge. POSITIVE PHASE OF THE SHOCK WAVE: ŞOK DALGASININ POZİTİF SAFHASI: Basıncın, çevre basıncının değerinden daha yüksek bir değere hızla yükselmesi ve bundan sonra çabukça çevre basıncına düşmesi esnasındaki periyot. Bak. "negative phase of the shock wave", "shock wave"

positive grid

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) artı ızgara

positive grid

(Elektrik, Elektronik,Teknik) pozitif ızgara

positive identification and radar advisory zone

(Askeri) tanımlama ve radar görüş alanı

positive influence

(Ticaret) pozitif etki

positive integer

(Matematik) artı tümsayı

positive integers

(Matematik) pozitif tamsayılar kümesi

positive justification

(İnşaat,Teknik) pozitif moment

positive negative action

arti eksi eylem

positive negative three step action

arti eksi uc basamakli eylem

positive nucleus

pozitif çekirdek

positive or regenerative feedback

arti geribesleme

positive phase

(Çevre) pozitif faz

positive picture

(re: numbers) sıfırdan büyük rakam gösterimi

positive prescription

zaman aşımı ile kazanılan hak

positive proof

kesin delil

positive proof

(Ticaret) kesin kanıt

positive rays

pozitif ışınlar

positive reactivity

(Nükleer Bilimler) pozitif reaktivite

positive reactivity coefficient

(Nükleer Bilimler) pozitif reaktivite katsayısı

positive recency

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) olumlu sonralık

positive sense

(Tıp) pozitif iplikçik

positive series

(Matematik) pozitif seri

positive sign

toplama işareti, artı işareti (+)

(Havacılık) pozitif kademe

positive symptom

(Tıp) pozitif semptom

positive terminal

(Elektrik, Elektronik) pozitif kutup cıvatası

positive terminal

(Otomotiv) pozitif kutup başı

positive terminal

(Elektrik, Elektronik) pozitif terminal

positive transfer

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) pozitif transfer

positive tropism

(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) pozitif yönelim

{f} varsaymak

(Sinema) çoğaltım pozitifi

exhibit positive attitude

olumlu bir tutum sergilemek

exhibit positive attitude

pozitif bir tutum sergilemek

express a positive opinion

olumlu görüş vermek

false positive

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) yanlış pozitif

(Kanun) kati delil

receive positive energy

pozitif enerji almak

battery positive terminal

akü pozitif kutbu

dupe positive

çoğaltma pozitifi

false positive reaction

yalancı pozitif reaksiyon

gram-positive

gram pozitif

intermediate positive

English - English

Definition of positive in English English dictionary: 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; Characterized by the existence or presence of qualities or features, rather than by their absence
The box was not empty – I felt some positive substance within it.; HIV positive; Something having a positive value in physics, such as an electric charge; Characterized by affirmation, constructiveness, or influence for the better; favourable
a positive voice in legislation.; An adjective or adverb in the positive degree; A favourable point or characteristic; Of a visual image, true to the original in light, shade and colour values
A positive photograph can be developed from a photographic negative.; Of number, greater than zero; Overconfident, dogmatic
Some positive, persisting fops we know, That, if once wrong, will needs be always so.; Characterized by the presence of features which support a hypothesis
The results of our experiment are positive.; Having more protons than electrons
A cation is a positive ion as it has more protons than electrons.; Actual, real, concrete
Positive good.; Fully assured, confident; certain
I’m absolutely positive you've spelt that wrong.; Describing the primary sense of an adjective or adverb; not comparative or superlative
‘Better’ is an irregular comparative of the positive form ‘good’.; Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute
The idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes of individuals.; A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, as opposed to a negative; free from doubt or hesitation; {a} absolute, real, certain, obstinate; ~ 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; A positive fact, situation, or experience is pleasant and helpful to you in some way. The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John negative The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it. Work on the positive, creating beautiful, loving and fulfilling relationships. negative; If you are positive about something, you are completely sure about it. I'm as positive as I can be about it `She's never late. You sure she said eight?' --- `Positive.'; Photographic image on film or glass which corresponds to the original The reverse of negative; The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell; A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative; Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals; Electro- positive; Designating, or pertaining to, a motion or device in which the movement derived from a driver, or the grip or hold of a restraining piece, is communicated through an unyielding intermediate piece or pieces; as, a claw clutch is a positive clutch, while a friction clutch is not; Film containing an image in which the dark and light values are the same as the original; having a positive electric charge; "protons are positive"; The positive degree or form; A positive number is greater than zero. It's really a simple numbers game with negative and positive numbers. negative; Characterised by the presence of features which support a hypothesis; Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise; A photographic image on paper, film or glass which corresponds to the original copy; the reverse of negative to top; A film (transparancy) that, when viewed, is like the original in tone and colour, unlike a negative film where tones appear reversed; Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; opposed to negative; If you make a positive decision or take positive action, you do something definite in order to deal with a task or problem. Having a good diet gives me a sense that I'm doing something positive and that I'm in control; behaviors include the heightened alertness, strength, endurance, and tolerance to discomfort which the fight or flight stress response and the stage of resistance can produce when properly in tune; Film that contains an image with the same tonal values as the original; opposite of a negative; marked by excessive confidence; "an arrogant and cocksure materialist"; "so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen"; "the less he knows the more positive he gets"; Mistaken at the top of one's voice; a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject formally laid down or imposed; "positive laws"; If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones. Be positive about your future and get on with living a normal life a positive frame of mind. negative + positively posi·tive·ly You really must try to start thinking positively; impossible to deny or disprove; "incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence"; "proof positive"; "an irrefutable argument"; of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy"; Film containing an image in which the dark and light values are the same as the original The reverse of negative; having a positive electric charge; "protons are positive; indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen; "a positive pregnancy test"; The opposite of a negative, an image with the same tonal relationships as those in the original scenes-for example, a finished print or a slide; characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc; Positive evidence gives definite proof of the truth or identity of something. There was no positive evidence that any birth defects had arisen as a result of Vitamin A intake. = conclusive + positively posi·tive·ly He has positively identified the body as that of his wife; In photography, film containing an image in which the dark and light values are the same as the original The reverse of negative
positive assortative mating: Alternative name of assortative mating
positive crystal: a doubly refracting crystal in which the index of refraction for the extraordinary ray is greater than for the ordinary ray, and the former is refracted nearer to the axis than the latter, such as as quartz and ice; as opposed to negative crystal: one in which this characteristic is reversed, such as Iceland spar or tourmaline
positive degree: That state of an adjective or adverb indicating simple quality, without comparison or relation to increase or diminution; as in wise, noble
positive drainage: the drainage condition in which consideration has been made during design for all loading deflections of the deck and additional roof slope has been provided to ensure drainage within 48 hours following rainfall during conditions conducive to drying
positive economics: The branch of economics that concerns the description and explanation of economic phenomena and their causal relationships
positive edge: The point in time when a signal's value becomes high
positive edges: plural form of positive edge
positive law: Law explicitly made, as compared to natural law, prescribed by express enactment or institution
a. 1862, John Codman Hurd, The Law Of Freedom And Bondage In The United States‎, page 576:But the same term, positive law, is also very often used to designate statute law or positive legislation, as distinguished from customary or unwritten law derived by the judicial application of natural reason.
positive laws: plural form of positive law
positive linear functional: A kind of linear functional which "returns" a non-negative scalar when "fed" a non-negative function as "parameter."
positive logic: The use of the higher voltage level to represent the Boolean value 1 and the lower voltage level to represent the Boolean value 0
positive measure: A function whose domain is a σ-algebra, whose codomain is , and which is countably additive
positive recurrence: the quality of being positive recurrent
positive recurrent: recurrent with finite expected return time
positive reinforcement: The giving of encouragement to a particular behaviour with the result that it is more likely to be repeated
The mother did not realize that by giving her son candy every time he cried was positive reinforcement.
positive sense: referring to an RNA strand that can serve directly as messenger RNA and be transcribed into DNA
positive side waterproofing: An application where the waterproofing systems and source of hydrostatic pressure are on the same side of the structural element
positive transition: one of four archetypal dramatic structures of commercials characterized by an emotionally neutral beginning with an enormous leap in positive emotions generated by seeing the branded product in use
The SUV ad featuring an ordinary man walking away from his ordinary home on his way to work and then shows him feeling like a daredevil behind the wheel of his SUV utilizes the dramatic structure known as a positive transition.
positive transition: a narrative structure used in commercials known as “supporting actor-type” advertising
positive zero: A signed magnitude representation of zero in which the sign bit indicates a positive number
When not otherwise noted, zero will mean positive zero here.
positive-edge-triggered: Describing a circuit or component that changes its state only when an input signal becomes high
positive vibes: to think positive, spread positivity
positive analysis: analysis of the existing situation
positive answer: agreement, confirmation, endorsement, approval, saying "yes
positive approach: confident attitude, looking at the good side
positive aspect: positive side, good element within the bad
positive attitude: good attitude or outlook, optimism
positive charge: having a deficiency of electrons; having a higher electric potential
positive chemotaxis: movement toward a chemical stimulus
positive commandment: commandment to do something (as opposed to being prohibited from doing something)
positive control: Consists of the active involvement of leaders to accomplish complex or vague tasks Examples include prescribing the date and time when an operation or activity will begin, making decisions to increase or reduce the tempo of battle, committing the reserve, or deciding which contingency plan to implement (See FM 101-5 )
positive control: a method of airspace control that relies on
positive control: The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control
positive correlation: a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1
positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: (Otomotiv) Part of the positive crankcase ventilation system, which reroutes crankcase blow-by to the intake manifold and back to the engine, where it's reburned in the cylinders as part of the fuel/air mixture. This cuts emission pollution and increases fuel economy because unburned fuel in the blow-by is consumed the second time around. It also keeps the blow-by and water vapour from fouling the oil in the crankcase, thus reducing the formation of engine sludge
positive current: particle in the nucleus of an atom which has a positive electrical charge
positive degree: {i} condition of an adjective or adverb which symbolizes simple quality without comparison or relation to increase or diminution (Grammar)
positive discrimination: constructive discrimination which is used to help minority groups move ahead after suffering from years of negative discrimination
positive discrimination: Positive discrimination means making sure that people such as women, members of smaller racial groups, and disabled people get a fair share of the opportunities available. American Equivalent: affirmative action
positive electricity: particle in the nucleus of an atom which has a positive electrical charge
positive energy: energy that lacks electrons
positive feedback: affirmative reaction, positive response
positive feedback: Feedback that results in amplification or growth of the output signal
positive feedback: feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
positive float: (Ticaret) The period of time the start of a project task can be delayed without delaying the entire project. Project tasks that have positive float are not included on the critical path
positive identification: evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people
positive injection: change that increases the amount of money in the economy
positive ions: atoms which have a positive electrical charge
positive law: body of laws which is legislated by the government
positive link: positive relationship, affinity, positive connection
positive lock: Positive lock ensures that the panels can be locked together, but can also easily slide back and forth for ease in installation This insure that the panels stay permanently affixed during adverse weather
positive lock: Positive Lock ensures that the panels can be locked together, but can also easily slide back and forth for ease in installation This ensures that the panels stay permanently affixed during adverse weather
positive note: manner of speaking which puts forth a positive impression
positive number: any number greater than zero
positive pole: the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely the terminal of a battery that is connected to the positive plate
positive pole: pole opposite the negative pole on a battery, place from which electricity leaves its source
positive precept: religious commandment that a Jew must fulfill in order to properly practice his religion
positive reinforcement: encouragement, motivation, incentive, positive urging
positive reinforcer: {i} prize, reward, any way that encourages a person; reaction that encourages one to continue in the present course of action (Psychology)
positive reinforcing stimulus: a reinforcing stimulus that serves to increase the likelihood of the response that produces it
positive stimulus: a stimulus with desirable consequences
positive terminal: (Otomotiv) The battery terminal that leads to the electrical system on cars with negative ground. The positive terminal usually has "pos" or "+" on it. Jumper cables and other devices that connect to the battery usually have red clips for the positive terminal and black clips for the negative terminal and ground
positive test result: test result that shows a particular (condition, disease, etc.) to be present
positive trait: good characteristic
positive yield: return which is more than zero
A positive: Of a blood type within the ABO and Rh blood grouping system. Blood type A positive has a phenotype of "A" and a Rhesus system classification of positive
false positive: A result of a test that shows as present something that is absent
A false positive can be returned on a password checking algorithm when the password is tested against a dictionary but the password does not contain a dictionary word.
false positive: type I error
gram-positive: that is stained violet by Gram's method
posit: Propose for consideration or study; to suggest
posit: Abbreviation of position
positively: With certainty
I will positively be there at 8 a.m.
positively: In a positive manner
He approached the interview positively.
positively: Very
I had a positively wonderful time.
positiveness: The result of being positive
posit: to present in an orderly manner
false positive: A false positive is a mistaken result of a scientific test. For example, if the result of a pregnancy test is a false positive, it indicates that a woman is pregnant when she is not. a high rate of false positive results. something that is wrongly thought or shown to be a particular thing, especially after a scientific test or research
positively: {a} absolutely, really, certainly, truly
positiveness: {n} obstinacy, confidence, certainty
Net Positive Suction Head: (Mühendislik) In any cross-section of a generic hydraulic circuit, the NPSH parameter shows the difference between the actual pressure of a liquid in a pipeline and the liquid's vapor pressure at a given temperature
false positive: Something that is wrongly thought or shown to be a particular thing, especially after a scientific test or research. "50% of the 170 compounds were judged to be carcinogenic, but some of these might be false positives.", "Many substances give false positive reactions in allergy skin testing."
Positiveness: positivity
gram-positive: (about bacteria) retaining the primary violet stain after being stained by Gram's method
gram-positive: (of bacteria) being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method
posit: (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
posit: To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle
posit: Assume the existence of; to postulate
posit: Something that is posited; a postulate
posit: Put (something somewhere) firmly
posit: {f} assume, postulate; present a position, establish a viewpoint
posit: If you posit something, you suggest or assume it as the basis for an argument or calculation. Several writers have posited the idea of a universal consciousness Callahan posits that chemical elements radiate electromagnetic signals. = postulate. to suggest that a particular idea should be accepted as a fact posit that (positus; POSITION)
posit: put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"
posit: take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature"
posit: put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
posit: To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects
positively: emphasis You use positively to emphasize that you really mean what you are saying. This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine = absolutely
positively: so as to be positive; in a positive manner; "she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively
positively: so as to be positive; in a positive manner; "she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively"
positively: extremely; "it was positively monumental" so as to be positive; in a positive manner; "she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively
positively: in a positive manner; favorably, beneficially; certainly, surely; explicitly, clearly
positively: In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; opposed to negatively
positively: extremely; "it was positively monumental"
positively: In a positive manner; a certainty
positively: emphasis You use positively to emphasize that something really is the case, although it may sound surprising or extreme. He's changed since he came back -- he seems positively cheerful see also positive
positively: affirmatively
positively: in the affirmative
positiveness: See Positive, a
positiveness: characterized by dogmatic assertiveness
positiveness: The quality or state of being positive; reality; actualness; certainty; confidence; peremptoriness; dogmatism
positiveness: The quality of being positive; positivity
positiveness: {i} poise, confidence, state of self-assurance; state of not being negative
positives: plural of positive
rh-positive: of persons (or their blood) having the Rh factor present in their red blood cells
rh-positive blood type: the blood group (approximately 85% of people) whose red cells have the Rh factor (Rh antigen)