noun
Uncommon
affirmation
af-MAYSHN
Affirmation (noun) means a statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly. Example: “His promotion was an affirmation of years of hard work.”
noun
1
A statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
"His promotion was an affirmation of years of hard work."
"She made a public affirmation of her support for the campaign."
2
A short positive statement repeated to build confidence or motivation.
"He starts every morning with a daily affirmation."
"She wrote affirmations on sticky notes around her mirror."
How to use affirmation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA confident statement that something is true, or a positive phrase people repeat to themselves for encouragement.
Common pairings
a daily affirmation
an affirmation of support
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Etymology
From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare, "to assert."
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Rhymes for affirmation
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “affirmation” mean?
The word “affirmation” means a statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly. In plain terms, a confident statement that something is true, or a positive phrase people repeat to themselves for encouragement.
How do you pronounce “affirmation”?
“Affirmation” is pronounced af-MAYSHN (/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ in IPA).
How do you use “affirmation” in a sentence?
Here is “affirmation” used in a sentence: “His promotion was an affirmation of years of hard work.”
What is another word for “affirmation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “affirmation” include assertion.
What part of speech is “affirmation”?
“Affirmation” is a noun.
Where does the word “affirmation” come from?
The word “affirmation” comes from Latin. From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare, "to assert.".
Is “affirmation” a common word?
“Affirmation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “affirmation” have?
“Affirmation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
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