interjection
General Slang
Affirmative
uh-FUR-muh-tiv · interjection · slang
Radio term for "yes."
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A radio term meaning 'yes' — an affirmative answer to a question, used instead of 'yes' to avoid mishearing over a noisy channel.
“"Are you at the rally point? Affirmative."”
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Affirmative In A Sentence
"Are you at the rally point? Affirmative."
Origin & Usage
Standard radiotelephony term chosen for clarity over 'yes'.
Variants
affirm
People Also Ask
What does "affirmative" mean on the radio?
It simply means "yes" — an affirmative answer to a question, used in place of "yes" for clarity over the radio.
Why say "affirmative" instead of "yes"?
"Yes" can be easily missed or confused over a noisy channel, whereas the longer, distinct "affirmative" is much harder to mishear.
What's the opposite of "affirmative"?
"Negative" is used for "no," chosen for the same reason — it's clearer over the radio than the short word "no."
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