Word: AFFIRMATIVE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of AFFIRMATIVE
- Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
"10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway."
- (grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- An assertion.
- Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
"an affirmative answer"
- Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
- Positive
"an affirmative vote"
- An elaborate synonym for the word yes.
- (especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "affirmative" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "affirmative", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AFFIRMATIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AFFIRMATIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AFFIRMATIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AFFIRMATIVE:
- # the affirmative effect
- # master of affirmative
- # playing with affirmative
- # in terms of affirmative
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