Definition of positivity Positivity

We found 9 definitions of positivity from 4 different sources.

What does positivity mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: positivities
positivity - a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
		positiveness, positivism
		negativism, negativeness, negativity an amount less than zero
		quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
positivity - an amount greater than zero
		positiveness
		negativeness, negativity an amount less than zero
		amount the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people"
positivity - the character of the positive electric pole
		positiveness
		negativeness, negativity an amount less than zero
		polarity, sign having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges); "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign"
positivity - the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
		favorableness, favourableness, advantageousness, positiveness, profitableness
		unfavorableness, unfavourableness the quality of not being encouraging or indicative of success
		vantage, advantage place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
positivity - the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
		incontrovertibility, incontrovertibleness, positiveness
		indisputability, indubitability, unquestionability, unquestionableness the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt