word
Positive
PAH-zuh-tihv
/ˈpɑːzʌtɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
positive
Dictionary meaning
Involving advantage or good.
Examples
- A plus (or positive) factor.
- Protons are positive.
Synonyms: plus
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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