plural of positive polarity item

(linguistics) A polarity item that only appears in an affirmative (positive) licensing context.

plural of limit of positive stability

(nautical) The maximum angle at which a watercraft can heel without capsizing.

Indicates that the speaker is a carrier of the human immunodeficiency virus.

In a positional context; in terms of position.

Without a position (social rank); being an outcast. / Without a position (decided viewpoint on an issue).

Any mechanical device used to position something / The part of a control valve used to control the opening or closing of the actuator based on electric, or pneumatic signals

plural of positioner

Capable of being positioned.