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In Mathematics , a Number is called positive if its value is greater than Zero . See Negative And Non-negative Numbers .

In Functional Analysis , a bounded Linear Operator is Positive if its Spectrum consists of positive real numbers.

In Physics , one distinguishes positive and negative Electric Charge s.

In Optics , converging Lenses are also called positive lenses.

In Linguistics , Positive is the form of an Adjective or Adverb on which Comparative and Superlative are formed.

If a Scientific test for a condition or Hypothesis is applied, the outcome is termed positive if the condition is detected or the hypothesis confirmed (or, rather, not disproved).

If a Medical Test for a certain disease is applied, the outcome is termed positive if the disease is detected.

In the Humanities and Social Science s, a theory is called positive if it aims to describe what is the case as opposed to what ought to be the case. See Positive Science .

In the Philosophy Of Law and other areas, a Right or Freedom may be positive (see Negative And Positive Rights ).

In Philosophy , Positivism is the name for theories which aim to be based on facts alone, eschewing metaphysics and religion.

In Astrology , Positive is a term commonly used to described the supposedly extroverted personalities of the Fire and Air Signs .

In Policy Debate , Affirmative is the team which affirms the Resolution .

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