positive
From Middle French 'positif', from Latin 'positivus', from 'ponere' meaning 'to place'.
ADJ
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[/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv/en-GB]
[/ˈpɑː.zɪ.tɪv/en-US]
Antonyms
negative
Indicates a favorable, affirmative, or constructive quality or aspect. It can describe a person's attitude or feedback that is optimistic or beneficial.
- She has a positive attitude towards her work, which motivates her colleagues. — 彼女は仕事に対して前向きな態度を持っており、同僚を励まします。
- The research yielded positive results, supporting the hypothesis. — その研究は肯定的な結果をもたらし、仮説を支持しました。
- It's important to maintain a positive mindset during challenging times. — 難しい時期には前向きな考え方を維持することが重要です。
register: formal
NOUN
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[/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv/en-GB]
[/ˈpɑː.zɪ.tɪv/en-US]
benefit
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advantage
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concept of good
untranslatable
(Describes a general idea but lacks a single noun in ENGLISH that encapsulates all aspects.)
Refers to a beneficial aspect or quality of something; an advantage. In some contexts, it can denote a general idea of good, which may not have a direct single-word equivalent in English.
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- The new policy has many positives that will help improve employee satisfaction. — 新しい方針には従業員の満足度を向上させるための多くの利点があります。
- One major positive of the program is its ability to adapt to user needs. — このプログラムの大きな利点の一つは、ユーザーのニーズに適応できることです。
- In assessing the project's outcome, we must consider both the positives and the drawbacks. — プロジェクトの成果を評価する際には、利点と欠点の両方を考慮する必要があります。