Etymology

affirmatively

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Today it means: In an affirming manner. Full definition →

Middle English affirmativeli
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromaffirmativeli
  2. English todayaffirmatively

From Middle English affirmativeli, equivalent to affirmative + -ly.

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