positively

In mech., depending only on that which cannot fail without breaking; not depending on springs or gravity. See positive motion.

In a positive manner.

Absolutely; by itself; independently of anything else; not comparatively.

Not negatively; really; in its own nature; directly; inherently: thus, a thing is positively good when it produces happiness by its own qualities or operation: it is negatively good when it prevents an evil or does not produce it.

Certainly; indubitably; decidedly.

Directly; explicitly: as, the witness testified positively to the fact.

Peremptorily; in positive terms; expressly.

With full confidence or assurance: as, I cannot speak positively in regard to the fact.

By positive electricity: as, positively electrified. See electricity.

In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; — opposed to negatively.