positive vs prescribed

prescribed vs positive

positive is a noun but prescribed is not a noun.

positive and prescribed both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
positive	Yes	Yes	No	No
prescribed	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, positive and prescribed are synonyms defined as:

positive and prescribed: formally laid down or imposed

positive (noun)	prescribed (noun)
a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution

positive (adjective)	prescribed (adjective)
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.	formally laid down or imposed
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen	set down as a rule or guide
reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion	conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
of or relating to positivism	fixed or established especially by order or command
involving advantage or good
persuaded of; very sure
having a positive charge
marked by excessive confidence
formally laid down or imposed
greater than zero
impossible to deny or disprove

Difference between positive and prescribed

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