Positivly vs. Positively — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 13, 2023
"Positivly" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Positively," which means in a positive or affirmative manner.
Which is correct: Positivly or Positively
How to spell Positively?
Positivly
Incorrect Spelling
Positively
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Positivly and Positively
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Key Differences
Remember that "positive" + "ly" equals "positively."
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The "ive" in "positive" gives life to the correct "positively."
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Envision a thumbs-up, symbolizing affirmation and the extra "e" in "positively."
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Recollect that "positively" sounds similar to "absolutely" in structure.
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Keep in mind that "positive" retains its "e" before adding "ly."
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Definitions
Positively
In a constructive or beneficial manner.
The changes affected the community positively.
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Positively
With confidence and optimism.
He felt positively about the upcoming event.
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Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation
A positive answer.
Positive criticism.
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Measured or moving forward or in a direction of increase or progress
Positive steps.
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Positively
Desirable, admirable, or beneficial
A woman with many positive qualities.
The positive features of this new software.
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Positively
Of or relating to being or the possession of qualities rather than non-being or the absence of qualities
The question of the positive existence of evil.
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Of or relating to religion based on revelation rather than on nature or reason alone.
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Relating to or designating a quantity, number, angle, or direction opposite to another designated as negative.
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Relating to or designating an electric charge of a sign opposite to that of an electron.
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(Chemistry) Of or relating to an ion, the cation, that is attracted to a negative electrode.
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(Medicine) Indicating the presence of a particular disease, condition, or organism
A positive test for pregnancy.
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(Biology) Indicating or characterized by response or motion toward the source of a stimulus, such as light
Positive tropism.
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Having the areas of light and dark in their original and normal relationship, as in a photographic print made from a negative.
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(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being the simple uncompared degree of an adjective or adverb, as opposed to either the comparative or superlative.
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Driven by or generating power directly through intermediate machine parts having little or no play
Positive drive.
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A photographic image in which the lights and darks appear as they do in nature.
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(Music) A division of some pipe organs, similar in sound to the great but smaller and less powerful.
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(manner) In a positive manner.
He approached the interview positively.
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Positively
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.
Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord,Before I positively speak herein.
I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness.
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Positively
So as to be positive; in a positive manner;
She intended her remarks to be interpreted positively
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In a manner expressing approval or affirmation.
She responded positively to the feedback.
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Indicating the presence of a particular quality or feature.
The results were positively surprising.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Positively?
The vowel "a" can be used, as in "a positively charged particle."
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What is the verb form of Positively?
"Posit" is the related verb, but "positively" itself is not derived directly from it.
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Why is it called Positively?
It is derived from "positive" which indicates affirmation, combined with "ly" indicating the manner of something.
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What is the singular form of Positively?
"Positively" is an adverb, and thus doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Which preposition is used with Positively?
It varies based on context. "On" can be used, as in "positively on track."
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Which conjunction is used with Positively?
It can be used with various conjunctions, like "and" or "but."
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Is Positively a vowel or consonant?
"Positively" is a word, not a letter classification.
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Is the word “Positively” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It's neither; it's an adverb.
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What is a stressed syllable in Positively?
The second syllable, "si," is stressed.
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Which article is used with Positively?
Typically, "positively" doesn't directly precede an article. However, in context, either "a" or "the" can appear elsewhere in the sentence.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
