English-Thai Dictionary

positive

ADJ ทาง บวก  แง่บวก  ซึ่ง มองในแง่ดี  optimistic bright confident pessimistic tang-buek

 

positive

ADJ แน่ใจ  มั่นใจ  ยืนยัน  assertive decisive nean-jai

 

positively

ADV อย่างแน่ชัด  อย่างแน่นอน  อย่างเด็ดขาด  อย่าง ไม่ต้องสงสัย  assertively emphatically undoubtedly absolutely yang-nean-chad

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

POSITIVE

a.[Low L. positivus.] 1. Properly, set; laid down; expressed; direct; explicit; opposed to implied; as, he told us in positive words; we have his positive declaration to the fact; the testimony is positive.
2. Absolute; express; not admitting any condition or discretion. The commands of the admiral are positive.
3. Absolute; real; existing in fact; opposed to negative, as positive good, which exists by itself, whereas negative good is merely the absence of evil; or opposed to relative or arbitrary, as beauty is not a positive thing, but depends on the different tastes of people.
4. Direct; express; opposed to circumstantial; as positive proof.
5. Confident; fully assured; applied to persons. The witness is very positive that he is correct in his testimony.
6. Dogmatic; over-confident in opinion or assertion.
Some positive persisting fops we know,
That, if once wrong, will needs be always so.
7. Settled by arbitrary appointment; opposed to natural or inbred.
In laws, that which is natural, bindeth universally; that which is positive, not so.
Although no laws but positive are mutable, yet all are not mutable which are positive.
8. Having power to act directly; as a positive voice in legislation.
Positive degree, in grammar, is the state of an adjective which denotes simple or absolute quality, without comparison or relation to increase or diminution; as wise, noble.
Positive electricity, according to Dr. Franklin, consists in a superabundance of the fluid in a substance. Others suppose it to consist in a tendency of the fluid outwards. It is not certain in what consists the difference between positive and negative electricity. Positive electricity being produced by rubbing glass, is called the vitreous; negative electricity, produced by rubbing amber or resin, is called the resinous.

 

POSITIVE

n.What is capable of being affirmed; reality. 1. That which settles by absolute appointment.
2. In grammar, a word that affirms or asserts existence.

 

POSITIVELY

adv. Absolutely; by itself, independent of any thing else; not comparatively. Good and evil removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and not positively or simply.
1. Not negatively; really; in its own nature; directly; inherently. A thing is positively good, when it produces happiness by its own qualities or operation. It is negatively good, when it prevents an evil, or does not produce it.
2. Certainly; indubitably. This is positively your handwriting.
3. Directly; explicitly; expressly. The witness testified positively to the fact.
4. Peremptorily; in strong terms.
The divine law positively requires humility and meekness.
5. With full confidence or assurance. I cannot speak positively in regard to the fact.
Positively electrified, in the science of electricity. A body is said to be positively electrified or charged with electric matter, when it contains a superabundance of the fluid, and negatively electrified or charged, when some part of the fluid which it naturally contains, has been taken from it.
According to other theorists, when the electric fluid is directed outwards from a body, the substance is electrified positively; but when it is entering or has a tendency to enter another substance, the body is supposed to be negatively electrified. The two species of electricity attract each other, and each repels its own kind.

 

POSITIVENESS

n.Actualness; reality of existence; not mere negation. The positiveness of sins of commission lies both in the habitude of the will and in the executed act too; the positiveness of sins of omission is in the habitude of the will only.
1. Undoubting assurance; full confidence; peremptoriness; as, the man related the facts with positiveness. In matters of opinion, positiveness is not an indication of prudence.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

POSITIVE

Pos "i *tive, a. Etym: [OE. positif, F. positif, L. positivus. See Position. ]

 

1. Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative. "Positive good. " Bacon.

 

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. Positive words, that he would not bear arms against King Edward's son. Bacon.

 

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. "'T is positive 'gainst all exceptions." Shak.

 

5. Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws. In laws, that which is natural bindeth universally; that which is positive, not so. Hooker.

 

6. Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons. Some positive, persisting fops we know, That, if once wrong, will needs be always. Pope.

 

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

 

8. (Photog. )

 

Defn: 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. ) (a ) Electro-positive. (b ) Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals. Positive crystals (Opt. ),a doubly refracting crystal in which the index of refraction for the extraordinary ray is greater than for the ordinary ray, and the former is refracted nearer to the axis than the latter, as quartz and ice; -- opposed to negative crystal, or one in which this characteristic is reversed, as Iceland spar, tourmaline, etc. -- Positive degree (Gram. ), that state of an adjective or adverb which denotes simple quality, without comparison or relation to increase or diminution; as, wise, noble. -- Positive electricity (Elec ), the kind of electricity which is developed when glass is rubbed with silk, or which appears at that pole of a voltaic battery attached to the plate that is not attacked by the exciting liquid; -- formerly called vitreous electricity; --opposed to Ant: negative electricity. -- Positive eyepiece. See under Eyepiece. -- Positive law. See Municipal law, under Law. -- Positive motion (Mach. ), motion which is derived from a driver through unyielding intermediate pieces, or by direct contact, and not through elastic connections, nor by means of friction, gravity, etc. ; definite motion. -- Positive philosophy. See Positivism. -- Positive pole. (a ) (Elec.) The pole of a battery or pile which yields positive or vitreous electricity; -- opposed to Ant: negative pole. (b ) (Magnetism ) The north pole. [R.] -- Positive quantity (Alg. ), an affirmative quantity, or one affected by the sign plus [+]. -- Positive rotation (Mech. ), left-handed rotation. -- Positive sign (Math. ), the sign [+] denoting plus, or more, or addition.

 

POSITIVE

POSITIVE Pos "i *tive, n.

 

1. That which is capable of being affirmed; reality. South.

 

2. That which settles by absolute appointment.

 

3. (Gram. )

 

Defn: The positive degree or form.

 

4. (Photog. )

 

Defn: A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative. R. Hunt.

 

5. (Elec.)

 

Defn: The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.

 

POSITIVELY

POSITIVELY Pos "i *tive *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively. Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and positively simply. Bacon. Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, Before I positively speak herein. Shak. I would ask. .. whether. .. the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness. Sprat. Positively charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to Ant: negatively electrified.

 

POSITIVENESS

POSITIVENESS Pos "i *tive *ness, n.

 

Defn: The quality or state of being positive; reality; actualness; certainty; confidence; peremptoriness; dogmatism. See Positive, a. Positiveness, pedantry, and ill manners. Swift. The positiveness of sins of commission lies both in the habitude of the will and in the executed act too; the positiveness of sins of omission is in the habitude of the will only. Norris.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

positive

pos i tive |ˈpäzətiv, ˈpäztiv ˈpɑztɪv | ▶adjective 1 consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features or qualities rather than their absence. • (of a statement or decision ) expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission: the company received a positive response from investors. • (of the results of a test or experiment ) indicating the presence of something: three players who had tested positive for cocaine use. • constructive in intention or attitude: there needs to be a positive approach to youthful offenders. • showing optimism and confidence: I hope you will be feeling very positive about your chances of success. • showing pleasing progress, gain, or improvement: the election result will have a positive effect because it will restore people's confidence. 2 with no possibility of doubt; clear and definite: he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis. • convinced or confident in one's opinion; certain: “You are sure it was the same man? ” “Positive! ” | [ with clause ] : I am positive that he is not coming back. • [ attrib. ] informal downright; complete (used for emphasis ): it's a positive delight to see you. 3 of, containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons. 4 (of a photographic image ) showing lights and shades or colors true to the original. 5 Grammar (of an adjective or adverb ) expressing a quality in its basic, primary degree. Contrasted with comparative and superlative. 6 chiefly Philosophy dealing only with matters of fact and experience; not speculative or theoretical. Compare with positivism ( sense 1 ). 7 (of a quantity ) greater than zero. 8 Astrology of, relating to, or denoting any of the air or fire signs, considered active in nature. ▶noun 1 a good, affirmative, or constructive quality or attribute: take your weaknesses and translate them into positives | to manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive . 2 a photographic image showing lights and shades or colors true to the original, esp. one printed from a negative. 3 a result of a test or experiment indicating the presence of something: let us look at the distribution of those positives. 4 the part of an electric circuit that is at a higher electrical potential than another point designated as having zero electrical potential. 5 Grammar an adjective or adverb in the positive degree. 6 Music another term for positif. 7 a number greater than zero. DERIVATIVES pos i tive ness noun, pos i tiv i ty |ˌpäzəˈtivətē |noun 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 gave rise to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question, ’ hence ‘very sure, convinced. ’

 

positive discrimination

pos i tive dis crim i na tion |ˈpɑzədɪv | ▶noun British term for reverse discrimination.

 

positive feedback

pos i tive feed back ▶noun chiefly Biology the enhancement or amplification of an effect by its own influence on the process that gives rise to it. • Electronics the return of part of an output signal to the input, which is in phase with it, so that the amplifier gain is increased and the output is often distorted.

 

positive geotropism

pos i tive ge ot ro pism ▶noun Botany the tendency of roots to grow downward.

 

positive law

pos i tive law ▶noun statutes that have been laid down by a legislature, court, or other human institution and which can take whatever form the authors want. Compare with natural law.

 

positive logic

posi |tive logic ▶noun [ mass noun ] a method using electrical signals to represent binary digits, in which the positive signal is taken to represent 1 and the negative signal 0.

 

positively

pos i tive ly |ˈpäzətivlē, ˈpäztivlē, ˌpäzəˈtivlē ˈpɑzədɪvli | ▶adverb in a positive way, in particular: • with certainty; so as to leave no room for doubt: experts could not positively identify the voices. • [ as submodifier ] used to emphasize that something is the case, even though it may seem surprising or unlikely: some of the diets may be positively dangerous.

 

positive organ

pos i tive or gan ▶noun chiefly historical a large but movable pipe organ. Compare with portative organ. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: positive in the sense ‘adapted to be placed in position. ’

 

positive pole

pos i tive pole ▶noun Physics a north-seeking pole of a magnet.

 

positive pressure

pos i tive pres sure ▶noun air or gas pressure greater than that of the atmosphere, as used, e.g., in the artificial ventilation of the lungs.

 

positive sign

pos i tive sign ▶noun Mathematics another term for plus sign.

 

positive vetting

posi |tive vet |ting ▶noun [ mass noun ] Brit. a process of exhaustive inquiry into the background and character of a candidate for a civil service post that involves access to secret material.

 

Oxford Dictionary

positive

posi |tive |ˈpɒzɪtɪv | ▶adjective 1 consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features. • expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission: the company received a positive response from investors. • (of the results of a test or experiment ) indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists: a player had tested positive for cocaine use. • [ in combination ] (of a person or their blood ) having a specified substance or condition: HIV-positive. 2 constructive, optimistic, or confident: there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders | adopt a positive outlook on life. • showing progress or improvement: the prospects for positive growth in the economy do not look good. 3 with no possibility of doubt; definite: he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis. • convinced in one's opinion; certain: ‘You are sure it was the same man? ’ ‘Positive! ’ said George. • [ attrib. ] informal downright; complete (used for emphasis ): it's a positive delight to see you. 4 (of a quantity ) greater than zero. 5 containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons. 6 (of a photographic image ) showing lights and shades or colours true to the original. 7 Grammar denoting the primary degree of an adjective or adverb, which expresses simple quality without qualification. Contrasted with comparative and superlative. 8 chiefly Philosophy dealing only with matters of fact and experience; not speculative or theoretical. Compare with positivism ( sense 1 ). 9 Astrology relating to or denoting any of the air or fire signs, considered active in nature. ▶noun 1 a desirable or constructive quality or attribute: take your weaknesses and translate them into positives | to manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive . 2 a positive photographic image, especially one printed from a negative. 3 a result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists. 4 [ mass noun ] the part of an electric circuit that is at a higher electrical potential than another point designated as having zero electrical potential. 5 a number greater than zero. 6 Grammar an adjective or adverb in the positive degree. DERIVATIVES positiveness noun, positivity |pɒzɪˈtɪvɪti |noun 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 gave rise to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question ’, hence ‘certain ’.

 

positive discrimination

posi |tive dis |crim ¦in |ation ▶noun [ mass noun ] Brit. (in the context of the allocation of resources or employment ) the practice or policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups which suffer discrimination.

 

positive feedback

posi |tive feed |back ▶noun [ mass noun ] chiefly Biology the enhancing or amplification of an effect by its own influence on the process which gives rise to it. • Electronics the return of part of an output signal to the input, which is in phase with it, so that the amplifier gain is increased and often the output is distorted.

 

positive geotropism

posi |tive geo |trop ¦ism ▶noun [ mass noun ] Botany the tendency of roots to grow downwards.

 

positive law

posi |tive law ▶noun [ mass noun ] statutes which have been laid down by a legislature, court, or other human institution and can take whatever form the authors want. Compare with natural law.

 

positive logic

posi |tive logic ▶noun [ mass noun ] a method using electrical signals to represent binary digits, in which the positive signal is taken to represent 1 and the negative signal 0.

 

positively

posi |tive ¦ly |ˈpɒzətɪvli | ▶adverb in a positive way, in particular: • with certainty: experts could not positively identify the voices. • [ as submodifier ] used to emphasize that something is the case, even though it may seem surprising: some of the diets may be positively dangerous.

 

positive organ

posi |tive organ ▶noun chiefly historical a large but movable pipe organ. Compare with portative organ. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: positive in the sense ‘adapted to be placed in position ’.

 

positive pole

posi |tive pole ▶noun Physics a north-seeking pole of a magnet.

 

positive prescription

posi |tive pre |scrip ¦tion ▶noun see prescription ( sense 3 ).

 

positive pressure

posi |tive pres |sure ▶noun [ mass noun ] air or gas pressure greater than that of the atmosphere, as used e.g. in the artificial ventilation of the lungs.

 

positive sign

posi |tive sign ▶noun Mathematics another term for plus sign.

 

positive vetting

posi |tive vet |ting ▶noun [ mass noun ] Brit. a process of exhaustive inquiry into the background and character of a candidate for a civil service post that involves access to secret material.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

positive

positive adjective 1 a positive response: affirmative, favorable, good, approving, enthusiastic, supportive, encouraging. ANTONYMS negative. 2 do something positive: constructive, practical, useful, productive, helpful, worthwhile, beneficial, effective. 3 she seems a lot more positive: optimistic, hopeful, confident, cheerful, sanguine, buoyant; informal upbeat. ANTONYMS pessimistic. 4 positive economic signs: favorable, good, promising, encouraging, heartening, propitious, auspicious. ANTONYMS negative, unfavorable. 5 positive proof: definite, conclusive, certain, categorical, unequivocal, incontrovertible, indisputable, undeniable, unmistakable, irrefutable, reliable, concrete, tangible, clear-cut, explicit, firm, decisive, real, actual. ANTONYMS doubtful. 6 I'm positive he's coming back: certain, sure, convinced, confident, satisfied, assured. ANTONYMS uncertain, unsure.

 

positively

positively adverb 1 I could not positively identify the voice: confidently, definitely, emphatically, categorically, with certainty, conclusively, unquestionably, undoubtedly, indisputably, unmistakably, assuredly. 2 he was positively livid: absolutely, really, downright, thoroughly, completely, utterly, totally, extremely, fairly; informal plain.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

positive

positive adjective 1 I am confident of getting a positive response from the commission: affirmative, favourable, approving, in the affirmative, good, constructive, enthusiastic, supportive, reassuring, encouraging, corroborative. ANTONYMS negative. 2 the results of the blood test were positive: showing a reaction, affirmative. ANTONYMS negative. 3 do something positive about your problems: constructive, practical, useful, pragmatic, productive, helpful, worthwhile, beneficial, effective, efficacious. 4 she seems a lot more positive these days: optimistic, hopeful, confident, forward-looking, cheerful, sanguine, buoyant, assured; informal upbeat. ANTONYMS pessimistic. 5 in spite of these positive signs, economists are not predicting a recovery: favourable, good, pleasing, welcome, promising, encouraging, heartening, propitious, auspicious. ANTONYMS negative. 6 positive proof of identification must be produced: definite, conclusive, certain, categorical, unequivocal, incontrovertible, indisputable, undeniable, incontestable, unmistakable, unambiguous, indubitable, unquestionable, irrefutable, beyond question, beyond a doubt, absolute, reliable, persuasive, convincing, concrete, tangible, clear, clear-cut, precise, direct, explicit, express, firm, decisive, real, actual; informal as sure as eggs is eggs. ANTONYMS doubtful, disputable. 7 I am positive that he's not coming back: certain, sure, convinced, confident, satisfied, free from doubt, assured, persuaded. ANTONYMS uncertain, unsure. 8 the journey was a positive nightmare: utter, complete, sheer, absolute, real, total, perfect, out-and-out, pure, outright, thoroughgoing, thorough, downright, unmitigated, unqualified, consummate, veritable, rank, unalloyed; Brit. informal right, bloody; Austral. /NZ informal fair. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD positive, sure, certain, convinced, definite See sure . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

positively

positively adverb 1 this is positively my last word on the matter: emphatically, confidently, firmly, categorically, definitely, with certainty, conclusively, without qualification, certainly, beyond question, unquestionably, undoubtedly, indisputably, unmistakably, indubitably, assuredly. 2 he looked positively livid: absolutely, really, downright, simply, thoroughly, completely, utterly, totally, perfectly, extremely, to a marked degree, decidedly, fairly; informal plain, plumb.

 

French Dictionary

positivement

positivement adv. adverbe D ’une manière certaine, réelle. : Ils ont réagi positivement. ANTONYME négativement .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

positive

pos i tive /pɑ́zətɪv |pɔ́z -/〖原義は 「肯定的な 」〗形容詞 more ～; most ～/6 ～12 は比較なし 1 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗積極的な , 建設的な, 前向きの, 楽観的な 〈態度 行動など 〉▸ a positive attitude 積極的な態度 ▸ positive thinking プラス思考 ▸ have a positive outlook on life 前向きの人生観を持つ ▸ take positive steps to improve one's health 健康増進のため積極的な手を打つ 2 a. 〈事が 〉良い , 好ましい ; 見込みのある , 有望な ▸ in a positive way 良い方向に ▸ on the positive side 良い点はと言えば ▸ a positive sign 好ましい徴候 b. 有益な , 役立つ, ためになる ; 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗(特に子供に対して )教育的な, 善行を促す ▸ have a positive effect on A Aに好影響を与える ▸ a positive role model for children 子供の手本となる人 ▸ do something positive for the community 地域のためになる何かをする .3 ｟話 ｠〖be ～〗 «…について /…ということを » 確信して , 自信のある «about, of /that 節 » (!積極的な態度を暗示 ) ▸ “Are you sure? ” “(I'm ) positive .”「確かか 」「間違いないよ 」▸ Are you absolutely positive (that ) you don't want anything to eat? 本当に食べ物は何もいらないのかい .4 〈反応 批評が 〉 «…について » 肯定的な , 好意的な «about » (↔negative )▸ get a lot of positive feedback [response ]非常に好感触である .5 〖名詞 の前で 〗明確な , 確固たる , 疑いのない 〈証拠など 〉▸ positive proof ≒ proof positive 確かな証拠 ▸ a positive identification 確実な確認 [本人照合 ]6 〈人 (の検査反応 )が 〉陽性の (↔negative )▸ The patient tested positive for the West Nile virus .その患者は西ナイルウイルス検査で陽性反応が出た ▸ He is HIV positive .彼はHIVに感染している .7 ｟話 ｠〖名詞 の前で 〗大変な , まったくの ▸ positive pleasure 純然たる楽しみ (!名詞 を強調する ) .8 〘電 〙(帯電が )正 [プラス ]の ; 〘数 〙(数が )正 [プラス ]の ; 〘物理 〙(磁石の )N極の ; (運動が )正方向の, 正の向きの ; 〘写 〙陽画 [ポジ ]の ▸ a positive charge 正電荷 9 〘生 〙〈血液が 〉Rhプラスの .10 〘文法 〙〈形容詞 副詞が 〉原級の (→comparative , superlative )▸ the positive degree 原級 11 実際的な ; 〘哲 〙実証的な ▸ positive philosophy 実証哲学 12 〈法律が 〉慣習的な .名詞 C 1 (物事の )良い (側 )面, プラス面 .2 (写真の )陽画 , ポジ .3 (検査反応の )陽性 .4 〘電 〙陽極 ; 〘数 〙正数, 正量 .5 〖the ～〗〘文法 〙(形容詞 副詞の )原級 .～̀ discrimin á tion ｟英 ｠肯定的差別 (｟主に米 ｠affirmative action ) 〘社会的弱者への優遇措置 〙.～́ p ò le 〘電 〙陽極 .～́ r à y 〘電 〙陽曲線 (anode ray ).～̀ reinf ó rcement 〘心 〙正の強化 〘行動の後に快適な刺激があるとその行動を学習するようになること 〙.～̀ v é tting ｟英 ｠(情報機関雇用の際の )身辺調査 .

 

positively

p ó s i tive ly 1 ｟主に話 ｠まったく, 本当に, 驚くほど .2 〖動詞 の後ろで 〗好意的に 〈反応するなど 〉(↔negatively ).3 〖動詞 の後ろで 〗前向きに, 積極的に 〈検討するなど 〉; (物事を )よい方向に 〈考えるなど 〉(↔negatively ).4 確実に, 間違いなく 〈同一だとみなされるなど 〉.5 ｟話 ｠確かに, 絶対に (definitely ) (!しばしば最上級を強調する ) .6 〘電 〙プラスに 〈帯電して 〉(↔negatively ).間投詞 もちろん, そうだとも (!しばしば強めて -tiveを強く発音する ) .