affirmation

[ af-er-mey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
2. the assertion that something exists or is true.
3. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.
4. confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
5. Law. a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.

affirmation

/ ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
2. a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion
3. law a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath

Other Words From

• nonaf·fir·mation noun
• over·affir·mation noun
• preaf·fir·mation noun
• reaf·fir·mation noun
• self-affir·mation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of affirmation¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin affirmātiōn-, stem of affirmātiō, equivalent to affirmāt(us) (past participle of affirmāre affirm ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

"But it's nice to have affirmation that other people like it as well."

From BBC

The conclusion that Donald Trump is a fascist has gone mainstream, gaining wide publicity and affirmation in recent weeks.

From Salon

Asked what she was like when she was younger elicits a tender affirmation from Williams to her childhood self.

From Los Angeles Times

In conversation, she offers glimpses of intimacy and vulnerability, but typically closes them off with a positive affirmation, neatly steering the discussion back towards her career.

From BBC

Now, it’s a joy — an affirmation of the “you” that you are right now.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assertion
• confirmation