affirmation
That which is affirmedThat which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
» I'll take this as an affirmation.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
Her success was an affirmation of all her hard work.
The ceremony included an affirmation of loyalty.
Bestätigung, Zustimmung
подтверждениеpodtverždenije
(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence.
Autosuggestion, Selbsteinrede
- a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
- (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
- the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
- a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
Examples
7 sentencesI'll take this as an affirmation.
This sort of structure is called a double negative, but in effect it shows affirmation.
An existence without positive affirmations and resolutions will turn out to be secure but insignificant.
deEine Existenz ohne Bejahungen und Entschlüsse wird sich als sicher aber unbedeutend herausstellen.
Every sentence I utter must be understood not as an affirmation, but as a question.
Melissa feels a constant need for validation, often seeking it through seeking compliments and affirmations from others.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.
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Forms
plural: affirmations| Singular | affirmation |
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regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- the act of affirming or asserting or stating something:assertionstatement
- a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something:avowalavouchment
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable