Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

+ve

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.56 in modern English

Syllables: +ve
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Abbreviation of positive.

Example Sentences

"A typical result for a CD4 T lymphocyte population is shown: CD3, CD4 +ve; CD8, CD13, CD34, CD19 −ve."

Etymology

Abbreviation, using the plus sign.

Antonyms

-ve

Questions

What does +ve mean?: Abbreviation of positive.
Where does +ve come from?: Abbreviation, using the plus sign.

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