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- [af-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /æfɜːˈmeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-er-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of affirmation word
- noun affirmation the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed 3
- noun affirmation a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion 3
- noun affirmation a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath 3
- noun affirmation the act of affirming 3
- noun affirmation something affirmed; positive declaration; assertion 3
- noun affirmation a solemn declaration, but not under oath: permitted to one who has conscientious objections to taking oaths 3
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Origin of affirmation
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin affirmātiōn- (stem of affirmātiō), equivalent to affirmāt(us) (past participle of affirmāre to affirm) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Affirmation
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affirmation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
affirmation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affirmation
noun affirmation
- confirmation — the act of confirming
- assertion — a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- statement — something stated.
- testimonial — a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
Antonyms for affirmation
noun affirmation
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- negation — the act of denying: He shook his head in negation of the charge.
- nullification — an act or instance of nullifying.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
- disaffirmation — The act of denial; a declaration that something is not true.
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