Positive

usgb/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
adjective

Sure or certain.

She was positively identified as the thief.
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Often appears as...

  • positive identification
  • positive result
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Certainty Strength

Used to express no doubt about a situation or identification.

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The alibi was positive, putting him miles away from the crime.
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Enhancing Adverb

'Positively' as an adverb to emphasize certainty.

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The witnesses are positively sure of their testimonies.
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affirmativeassureconfidentconstructiveencouragefavourablegoodhopefuloptimistic
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