| Positive |
Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative. |
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| Positive |
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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| Positive |
Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise. |
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| Positive |
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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| Positive |
Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws. |
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| Positive |
Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons. |
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| Positive |
Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation. |
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| Positive |
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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| Positive |
Electro-positive. |
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| Positive |
Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals. |
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| Positive |
That which is capable of being affirmed; reality. |
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| Positive |
That which settles by absolute appointment. |
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| Positive |
The positive degree or form. |
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| Positive |
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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| Positive |
The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell. |
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| Electro- |
A prefix or combining form signifying pertaining to electricity, produced by electricity, producing or employing electricity, etc.; as, electro-negative; electro-dynamic; electro-magnet. |
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| Electro |
An electrotype. |
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| Electro-ballistic |
Pertaining to electro-ballistics. |
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| Electro-ballistics |
The art or science of measuring the force or velocity of projectiles by means of electricity. |
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| Electro-biologist |
One versed in electro-biology. |
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