1 : an expression (such as the word yes) of affirmation or assent. 2 : the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate. 3 logic : an affirmative (see affirmative entry 1 sense 4) proposition. in the affirmative. : with an affirmative reply : with a reply that means "yes" He answered in the affirmative.
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1 : an expression (such as the word yes) of affirmation or assent. 2 : the side that upholds the proposition stated in a debate. 3 logic : an affirmative (see affirmative entry 1 sense 4) proposition. in the affirmative. : with an affirmative reply : with a reply that means "yes" He answered in the affirmative.