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Definition of positivity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

positivity

noun
 
/ˌpɒzəˈtɪvəti/
 
/ˌpɑːzəˈtɪvəti/
[uncountable]
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  1. (approving) the practice of being positive in your attitude and focusing on what is good in a situation
    • We want to send a message of positivity and optimism even in these dark times.
    opposite negativityTopics Personal qualitiesc2
  2. the fact that a particular substance, condition or feature is present
    • the positivity of tumour cells
    • The state's Covid test positivity rate jumped to 14.5 per cent.
    Topics Scientific researchc2
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