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positive (EN)
byvoeglike naamwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

byvoeglike naamwoord “positive”

basisvorm positive (more/most)
  1. voordelig
    The new program had a positive impact on the community by providing job opportunities.
  2. optimisties
    Despite the challenges, she remained positive and continued to pursue her dreams.
  3. seker
    He was positive that he had left his wallet at home, but it was actually in his bag.
  4. bevestigend
    She gave a positive response when asked if she would join the team.
  5. (in die geneeskunde) wat die teenwoordigheid van 'n siekte of toestand in 'n toets aandui
    The test results came back positive for the flu virus, so she stayed home from work.
  6. (in wiskunde) groter as nul
    In the equation, x must be a positive number.
  7. (in die fisika of chemie) met 'n positiewe elektriese lading
    In the atom, protons have a positive charge, while electrons are negative.
  8. (in fotografie) 'n beeld wys soos dit in werklikheid verskyn, nie omgekeer soos 'n negatiewe nie
    He developed the negatives into positive prints to see the final images.
  9. (in grammatika) in die basiese vorm van 'n byvoeglike naamwoord of bywoord, nie vergelykend of oortreffend nie
    In "big," "big" is the positive form.

Selfstandige naamwoord “positive”

enkelvoud positive, meervoud positives
  1. voordeel
    There are many positives to working remotely, such as flexibility and reduced commute times.
  2. positief (in 'n mediese toets)
    The doctor informed him that the positive meant he needed further treatment.
  3. (in fotografie) 'n beeld wat ware lig en skadu toon, nie omgekeer soos 'n negatiewe nie
    She carefully developed the positives from the old film rolls.
  4. (in grammatika) die basiese vorm van 'n byvoeglike naamwoord of bywoord, nie vergelykend of oortreffend nie
    The adjective "fast" is the positive, "faster" is comparative, and "fastest" is superlative.