affirmation

CEFRC1

/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A statement that something is true or important.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.

Examples

  • Every sentence I utter must be understood not as an affirmation, but as a question.

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

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. 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.

  2. That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

More examples

In context

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

  • The ceremony included an affirmation of loyalty.

  • Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence.

Synonyms

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Her blank of the plan gave everyone the confidence to proceed with the project.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

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