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positive degree

/ˈpɒzətɪv dɪˈɡriː/

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/ˈpɒzətɪv dɪˈɡriː/C1formal
  • ruГрамматический термин, обозначающий базовую форму прилагательного или наречия, используемую для описания качества без сравнения (например, 'высокий', 'быстро').

A grammatical term referring to the basic form of an adjective or adverb, used to describe a quality without making any comparison (e.g., 'tall', 'fast').

  1. Basic form of an adjective or adverbB2formal

    The simplest form of an adjective or adverb, used to describe a quality without comparison.

    ruПоложительная степень

    • In the sentence 'She is tall,' 'tall' is in the positive degree.
    • The positive degree of 'better' is 'good'.
    • Adjectives in the positive degree do not compare things.