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positivity
This term describes a psychological orientation toward optimism and hope. It is frequently used in self-help and corporate wellness contexts to describe a mindset that focuses on strengths and solutions rather than failures. While generally positive, it can carry a negative connotation in the phrase toxic positivity, referring to the forced suppression of negative emotions.
In technical fields like physics or mathematics, the word shifts from an emotional state to a precise property of value or charge. In these contexts, it is a neutral, descriptive term denoting a state above zero or a specific electrical polarity, devoid of any emotional or moral judgment.
Meanings
Examples
Her unwavering positivity kept the team motivated during the crisis.
I need to surround myself with more positivity to get through this semester.
Just keep some positivity and everything will work out.
The coach emphasized the importance of positivity in the locker room.
Maybe if I focus on positivity I can finally stop worrying about the future.
The positivity of the charge attracts the negative electrons.
We must verify the positivity of the result before proceeding with the experiment.
We must verify the positivity of the result before proceeding with the experiment.
The positivity of the value indicates a growth trend in the data.