positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

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There was a genuine air of positivity inside King Power Stadium to water down the dissenting voices. Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 While adjusting the family's daily routine to account for Calvin's celiac disease, Dylan approached it with positivity. Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 The positivity rate for flu tests at state labs was nearly 28% as of Feb. 1, marking a level not seen since the start of the pandemic in early 2020. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Students experiencing positivity in diversity was a unique advantage. Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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