A2 adjective ニュートラル #506 よく出る

positive

/ˈpɒzətɪv/

To be hopeful and confident about a situation, or to think about the good parts rather than the bad. It can also describe a result that shows something is present, such as in a medical test or a scientific study.

例文

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1

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

語族

名詞
positivity
副詞
positively
形容詞
positive
関連
positivism
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

クイックテスト

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

正解!

正解は: positive

例文

1

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

everyday

I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.

2

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

formal

The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.

3

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

informal

Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!

4

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

academic

The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.

5

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

business

We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.

語族

名詞
positivity
副詞
positively
形容詞
positive
関連
positivism

よく使う組み合わせ

positive attitude positive attitude
positive results positive results
positive thinking positive thinking
positive feedback positive feedback
positive impact positive impact

よく使うフレーズ

Stay positive

Stay positive

Think positive

Think positive

A positive sign

A positive sign

よく混同される語

positive vs possessive

Possessive relates to owning things or being jealous, while positive relates to optimism.

positive vs definite

While 'positive' can mean 'certain' (e.g., I'm positive), 'definite' is more commonly used for facts that are fixed.

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使い方のコツ

In addition to meaning 'optimistic', 'positive' is used in medical contexts to mean that a virus or condition was found. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in spoken English.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the word 'positive' to describe a person who is 'nice,' but it specifically refers to their outlook or the results of an action.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.

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語源

From the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'settled' or 'placed by agreement'.

文法パターン

Used before a noun (a positive person) Used after a linking verb (He is positive) Can be followed by 'that' clause (I am positive that it's true)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, 'positive thinking' is a popular concept encouraged in self-help and business for personal success.

クイックテスト

If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.

正解!

正解は: positive

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ultraducor

C1

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interlaterence

C1

Pertaining to the mutual influence, interaction, or interference occurring between two lateral sides or parallel components of a system. It describes the state where side-by-side elements overlap in function or effect, often used in technical or cognitive analysis.

extrascior

C1

To criticize or censure someone or something with extreme severity, effectively 'stripping away' their reputation or defense. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe a scathing review or a public denouncement of behavior or policy.

macromotion

C1

Refers to large-scale, visible, or significant movement between two parts that are intended to be fixed or stable. In technical and medical contexts, it specifically describes the displacement of a component, such as a prosthetic implant, relative to its surrounding structure.

repedency

C1

Describing a state or quality of being repetitive or showing a tendency toward recurrence in patterns or behavior. It is frequently utilized in technical or test-specific contexts to analyze the frequency of repeated elements within a sequence.

supercludious

C1

A state of extreme exclusivity or a structural condition of being entirely enclosed and impenetrable to outside influence. It describes a system, group, or physical space that maintains absolute boundaries against external elements.

retortless

C1

To be without a quick, witty, or sharp reply; it describes the state of being unable to respond to a criticism, insult, or clever remark. It implies that someone has been silenced or bested in a verbal exchange.

revictic

C1

A revictic is the formal act or specific instance of replenishing essential provisions, such as food, water, and survival gear, for a group in a remote or confined environment. It refers to both the logistical process of resupplying and the new stock itself within specialized military or historical contexts.

exspircy

C1

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anspirate

C1

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