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Definition of Positive
Pos´i`tive | a. | 1. | Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; - opposed to negative. | | 2. | 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. | | 3. | Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; - opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise. | | 4. | 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. | | 5. | Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws. | | 6. | Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; - said of persons. | | 7. | Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation. | | 8. | (Photog.) 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. | | 9. | (Chem.) Electro-positive. | | 10. | (Mach. & Mech.) Designating, or pertaining to, a motion or device in which the movement derived from a driver, or the grip or hold of a restraining piece, is communicated through an unyielding intermediate piece or pieces; as, a claw clutch is a positive clutch, while a friction clutch is not. | | 11. | (Vehicles) Designating a method of steering or turning in which the steering wheels move so that they describe concentric arcs in making a turn, to insure freedom from side slip or harmful resistance. | | n. | 1. | That which is capable of being affirmed; reality. | | 2. | That which settles by absolute appointment. | | 3. | (Gram.) The positive degree or form. | | 4. | (Photog.) A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative. | | 5. | (Elec.) The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell. |
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