2. That which settles by absolute appointment.
3. (Gram.)
Defn: The positive degree or form.
4. (Photog.)
Defn: A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative. R. Hunt.
5. (Elec.)
Defn: The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.
POSITIVELY
Pos"i*tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; — opposed to negatively. Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and positively simply. Bacon. Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, Before I positively speak herein. Shak. I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness. Sprat. Positively charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; — opposed to Ant: negatively electrified.
POSITIVENESS
Pos"i*tive*ness, n.