adjective
affirmative
Supporting active measures to remedy discrimination.
The policy calls for affirmative measures to address discrimination.
Etymology
Latin affirmare meant to make firm or confirm. In affirmative action, the adjective marks positive steps that actively support equal opportunity rather than merely declaring opposition to discrimination.
More examples
- The report recommended affirmative steps to improve access.
- They debated the scope of affirmative action.
- The organization adopted an affirmative hiring policy.
Forms
affirmative
Similar words
- corrective
- Intended to remedy a problem.
- remedial
- Addressing an existing disadvantage or deficiency.