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Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in
fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative. |
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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. |
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Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly
expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or
promise. |
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Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition,
qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or
probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience;
peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive
truth; positive proof. |
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Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled
by arbitrary appointment; said of laws. |
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Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes,
overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons. |
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Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a
positive voice in legislation. |
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Corresponding with the original in respect to the
position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades
reversed; as, a positive picture. |
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Electro-positive. |
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Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative,
and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals. |
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That which is capable of being affirmed; reality. |
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That which settles by absolute appointment. |
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The positive degree or form. |
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A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in
position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a
negative. |
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The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell. |
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