resonance theory of hearing (medicine) and positive 1, adjective (oh)

resonance theory of hearing (medicine)

resonance theory of hearing

That the basilar membrane of the cochlea acts as a resonating structure, recording low tones from its apical turns and high tones from its basal turns.

Synonym: Helmholtz theory of hearing.

positive 1, adjective (oh)

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1 ?attitude?
2 ?good thing?
3 ?action?
4 ?support?
5 ?sure?
6 ?sign?
7 ?proof?
8 ?scientific test?
9 ?emphasis?
10 ?number?
11 ?electricity?
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[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: positif, from Latin positivus, from positus; POSITION1]
?ATTITUDE?
if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think about what is good in a situation rather than what is bad
-opposite negative negative positive about
::You've got to be more positive about your work.
positive attitude/approach/outlook etc
::She's got a really positive attitude to life.
::the power of positive thinking
::' Think positive !' she advised herself.
?GOOD THING?
good or useful
-opposite negative negative
::At least something positive has come out of the situation.
:: Write down all the positive things about your life.
:: The rural environment was having a positive effect on the children's Health.
:: It's been a very positive experience for her.
::TV can be a positive influence .
:: the positive contribution to the community made by many older people
::It's been a difficult time but, on the positive side , I feel physically fine.
:: Women should be portrayed in a more positive light .
?ACTION?
if you take positive action, you do something definite in order to try and achieve something
::We need to take positive steps to improve the situation of Families in poverty.
:: Positive action was required.
::It's a relief to know that something positive is being done.
?SUPPORT?
expressing support, agreement, or approval
-opposite negative negative
positive response/reaction
::The response we've had from the public has been very positive.
::We've had a lot of positive feedback from the people of this city.
positive about
::Most people have been very positive about the show.
?SURE?
[not before noun] very sure, with no doubt at all that something is right or true
-synonym certain certain positive (that)
::Are you absolutely positive you locked the door?
::'Are you sure about that?' 'Positive.'
?SIGN?
showing that something is likely to succeed or improve
::The fact that he's breathing on his own again is a positive sign .
?PROOF?
positive proof/evidence/identification etc
proof etc that shows that there is no doubt that something is true
::The witness made a positive identification.
?SCIENTIFIC TEST?
showing signs of the medical condition or chemical that is being looked for
-opposite negative negative
::The test results came back positive.
::athletes who had tested positive for banned substances
::children who are HIV positive
?EMPHASIS?
[only before noun] spoken used to emphasize how good or bad something is
-synonym total total
::The journey was a positive nightmare.
?NUMBER?
technical a positive number is more than zero
-opposite negative negative
?ELECTRICITY?
technical having the type of electrical charge that is carried by protons
-opposite negative negative
::a positive charge
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COLLOCATES for sense 2
something positive
positive thing/aspect
positive effect/result/outcome
positive experience
be/have a positive influence (on somebody)
positive role model (=someone good or successful that people want to be like)
make a positive contribution (=do something good in a situation)
on the positive side/on a positive note (=used when saying what is good about a situation)
in a positive light (=showing the good things about something)

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