noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. countable, uncountable

   "Her success was an affirmation of all her hard work."

2. 2
   a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand wordnet
3. 3
   A solemn pledge (to tell the truth, to bear allegiance, etc.), legally equivalent to an oath, taken by people who are forbidden to take a religious oath (such as Quakers) or otherwise prefer not to do so. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) wordnet
5. 5
   A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion. countable, uncountable

   "Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence."

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6. 6
   a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something wordnet
7. 7
   the act of affirming or asserting or stating something wordnet

Synonyms

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assertionassertionavowala priori principleacceptanceaccord

Antonyms

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reversal

Example

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"This sort of structure is called a double negative, but in effect it shows affirmation."

Etymology

From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.

Related phrases

gender affirmation surgeryself-affirmation

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