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AFFIRMATIVE

/əˈfɜːmətɪv/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective, interjection

A 1/1
F 4/4
F 4/4
I 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of AFFIRMATIVE

noun

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."

noun

(grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

noun

An assertion.

adjective

Pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming

"an affirmative answer"

adjective

Pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result

adjective

Positive

"an affirmative vote"

interjection

An elaborate synonym for the word yes.

interjection

(especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.

Antonyms of AFFIRMATIVE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of AFFIRMATIVE in a Sentence

  • "10-4 good buddy. That's an affirmative - the tractor trailer is in the ditch at the side of the highway."
  • "an affirmative answer"
  • "an affirmative vote"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
24
points

Is AFFIRMATIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AFFIRMATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: AFFIRMATIVE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AFFIRMATIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter affirmative Total
Scrabble 14411311141 22
WWF 14411411151 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFIRMATIVE

100 words from the letters in AFFIRMATIVE

8-letter words

How to Use AFFIRMATIVE in Word Games

AFFIRMATIVE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AFFIRMATIVE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About AFFIRMATIVE

What does AFFIRMATIVE mean?
AFFIRMATIVE is a noun. Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Is AFFIRMATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AFFIRMATIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AFFIRMATIVE worth in Scrabble?
AFFIRMATIVE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from AFFIRMATIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AFFIRMATIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.