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- [kuh n-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee or kuh n-fur-muh-tiv]
- /kənˈfɜr məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i or kənˈfɜr mə tɪv/
- /kən.ˈfɜː.mə.tɪv/
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- [kuh n-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee or kuh n-fur-muh-tiv]
- /kənˈfɜr məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i or kənˈfɜr mə tɪv/
Definitions of confirmative word
- adjective confirmative serving to confirm; corroborative. 1
- noun confirmative That serves to confirm. 1
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Origin of confirmative
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Medieval Latin confirmātōrius, equivalent to Latin confirmā(re) (see confirm) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Confirmative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
confirmative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
confirmative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for confirmative
adj confirmative
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.
- corroborative — Corroborative evidence or information supports an idea, account, or argument.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- acquiescent — Someone who is acquiescent is ready to agree to do what someone wants, or to accept what they do.
adjective confirmative
- approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
- acknowledging — Present participle of acknowledg.
- complying — Present participle of comply.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
Antonyms for confirmative
adj confirmative
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
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