dodatnie

Dodatnie is a Polish adjective meaning positive. It is used to describe qualities, values, or measurements that are favorable or greater than zero, especially in mathematical and scientific contexts, but also in everyday language.

In mathematics and related fields, the term refers to numbers or values greater than zero. The standard phrase is liczby dodatnie (positive numbers). Zero is not considered positive, and there is a counterpart term for less-than-zero values: liczby ujemne (negative numbers). Dodatnie values can also describe quantities such as wartości dodatnie (positive values) or ładunki dodatnie (positive charges) in physics and chemistry.

In everyday Polish, dodatnie is used more broadly to indicate favorable or beneficial qualities or outcomes. Phrases include dodatnie cechy (positive traits), dodatni wynik (positive result), and a generally optimistic notion of impact or effect. The word can describe attitudes or expectations that are constructive or advantageous.

Grammatical notes are typical of Polish adjectives. Dodatnie is the form used with feminine nouns and with many neuter or plural nouns; masculine singular is dodatni, and feminine singular is dodatnia. For example, liczby dodatnie (feminine plural noun) uses the dodatnie form. In practice, dodatnie is a common, neutral descriptor across mathematical, scientific, and everyday language contexts.