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21Positive-definite matrix — In linear algebra, a positive definite matrix is a matrix that in many ways is analogous to a positive real number. The notion is closely related to a positive definite symmetric bilinear form (or a sesquilinear form in the complex case). The… …
22Positive illusions — People often hold beliefs about themselves, the world, and the future which are more positive than reality can sustain. These beliefs are called positive illusions. What positive illusions do people hold? Three types of positive illusions have… …
23positive — pos|i|tive1 W2S2 [ˈpɔzıtıv US ˈpa: ] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(attitude)¦ 2¦(good thing)¦ 3¦(action)¦ 4¦(support)¦ 5¦(sure)¦ 6¦(sign)¦ 7¦(proof)¦ 8¦(scientific test)¦ 9¦(emphasis)¦ 10¦(number)¦ …
24positive — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin positivus, from positus, past participle of ponere Date: 14th century 1. a. formally laid down or imposed ; prescribed < positive laws > b. expressed clearly or peremptorily <… …
25positive — [[t]pɒ̱zɪtɪv[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, oft ADJ about n If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones. Be positive about your future and get on… …
26positive — positiveness, n. /poz i tiv/, adj. 1. explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed: a positive acceptance of the agreement. 2. admitting of no question: positive proof. 3. stated; express; emphatic: a positive denial. 4. confident in opinion or… …
27Positive displacement meter — A positive displacement meter is a type of flow meter that requires the fluid being measured to mechanically displace components in the meter in order for any fluid flow to occur. Positive displacement (PD) flowmeters make volumetric flow… …
28positive — pos•i•tive [[t]ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) confident in opinion or assertion; sure: He is positive that he ll win[/ex] 2) cvb showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech[/ex] 3) cv gram. expressing or… …
29Positive Christianity — Not to be confused with Arianism or Arian Christianity. Flag of the German Christians, the movement associated with Positive Christianity Positive Christianity (German: Positives Christentum) was a slogan of Nazi propaganda adopted at the NSDAP… …
30Positive Diskriminierung — Affirmative Action bezeichnet institutionalisierte Maßnahmen, die soziale Diskriminierung im Sinne einer Gruppenbenachteiligung verhindern oder vermindern soll. Für den Zusammenhang sind unterschiedliche deutschsprachige Bezeichnungen… …
