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1 positive
[ˈpɔzətɪv]1. adjective1) meaning or saying "yes":إيجابيThey tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).
2) definite; leaving no doubt:باتٌّ، قاطِعpositive proof.
3) certain or sure:مؤكَّد، مُتأكِّدI'm positive he's right.
4) complete or absolute:تام، مَحْضHis work is a positive disgrace.
5) optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future:إيجابي، متفائِلTake a more positive attitude to life.
6) not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.إثْباتي، لا يَدُل على مُقارَنَه7) (of a number etc) greater than zero.أكْثَر من صِفْر8) having fewer electrons than normal:موجَب، فيه الكترونات أكثر من العاديIn an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.
2. noun1) a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.صورَة فوتوغرافِيَّه موجَبَه2) (an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.الصِّفَة الموجَبَه في غَيْر صيغة المقارنَه
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