AFFIRMATIVE
/əˈfɜːmətɪv/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective, interjection
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.
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
Is AFFIRMATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFIRMATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | f | f | i | r | m | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFIRMATIVE
100 words from the letters in AFFIRMATIVE
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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.