positive

1. a. Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative. Source: opted

2. a. 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. Source: opted

3. a. Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise. Source: opted

4. a. 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. Source: opted

5. a. Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws. Source: opted

6. a. Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons. Source: opted

7. a. Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation. Source: opted

8. a. 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. Source: opted

9. a. Electro-positive. Source: opted

10. a. Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals. Source: opted

11. n. That which is capable of being affirmed; reality. Source: opted

12. n. That which settles by absolute appointment. Source: opted

13. n. The positive degree or form. Source: opted

14. n. A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative. Source: opted

15. n. The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell. Source: opted

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