Positive Good Test Adjective ˈpɒzətɪv ˈpɑːzətɪv Yielded Results

• the tests have so far yielded positive results.
• the contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children.
• overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
• his family have been a very positive influence on him.

positive

1. good or useful
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• The tests have so far yielded positive results.
• The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children.
• Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
• His family have been a very positive influence on him.
• The only positive outcome of that day was that our country came together.
• to make a positive contribution to a discussion
2. expressing agreement or support
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• It's always nice to get positive feedback.
• We've had a very positive response to the idea.
• The company expects a positive reaction to these new products.
• There were some overwhelmingly positive reviews.
• I should probably say something positive.

Extra Examples

• Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms.
• The feedback from the public was very positive.
3. directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.
• In the last few years, positive changes have been made.
• It will require positive action by all in the industry.
4. thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• a positive attitude/outlook
• the power of positive thinking
• She tried to be more positive about her new job.
• On the positive side, profits have increased.
• The report ended on a positive note.
• There were times when it was difficult to remain positive.
• Analysts remain positive on the outlook for the shares over the long term.
• Another positive sign is that many companies have recently raised their dividend payouts.
• The goal was to create a positive image of older workers.

Extra Examples

• He sounded very positive about his chances.
• He took a highly positive view of the matter.
5. showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• a positive pregnancy test
• The athlete tested positive for steroids.
• If your test results are positive, it means that blood was detected.
• to be HIV positive
• The test proved positive.
6. completely sure that something is correct or true
• I can't be positive about what time it happened.
• She was positive that he had been there.
• I'm absolutely positive it was him.
• ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’
7. giving clear and definite proof or information
• SYNONYM conclusive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/conclusive
• The results show a positive correlation between exercise and self-esteem.
• We have no positive evidence that she was involved.
• This is proof positive that he stole the money.
8. complete and definite
• SYNONYM absolute
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/absolute_2
• He has a positive genius for upsetting people.
• It was a positive miracle that we survived.
9. expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc.
• OPPOSITE negative (2)
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1#negative_sng_4
• A positive statement has a negative question tag.
10. greater than zero
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
11. containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton
• OPPOSITE negative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_2
• a positive charge
• the positive terminal of a battery

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which led to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.