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BNC: 11871 COCA: 9815

— affirmation

/ˌæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun
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BNC: 11871 COCA: 9815

affirmation

noun

af·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce affirmation (audio)
1
a
: the act of affirming
nodded his head in affirmation
b
: something affirmed : a positive assertion
His memoir is a reflective affirmation of family love.
2
law : a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath

Example Sentences

a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
Recent Examples on the Web Show your love with words of affirmation and a gift through this sweet piece of jewelry with a message. Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2022 Again, words of affirmation are meant to empower the wearer. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Understanding all types – from acts of service to words of affirmation. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 And if your significant other’s love language is words of affirmation, there are a ton of inspirational and positive sayings that are sure to give them all the feels. Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 Inaugurated in 1999, Salvadoran Day mixes a robust political component with cultural and religious element in a resounding affirmation of collective identity. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2022 Consistency in affirmation is as important to performance management as highlighting areas of improvement—the former instills the drive to succeed and the latter points the direction. Anand Inamdar, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department's priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, ajc, 27 July 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department’s priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English affirmacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French affirmation, affermacion, borrowed from Latin affirmātiōn-, affirmātiō, from affirmāre "to affirm" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of affirmation was in the 15th century
BNC: 11871 COCA: 9815

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