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1. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.

Etymology

  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

Rhymes with Affirmation

  • deinstitutionalization
  • institutionalization
  • self-congratulation
  • antidiscrimination
  • telecommunication
  • nondiscrimination
  • misrepresentation
  • mischaracterization
  • internationalization
  • industrialization
  • decriminalization
  • transillumination
  • self-determination
  • renationalization
  • recapitalization
  • prestidigitation
  • misinterpretation
  • misidentification
  • miscommunication
  • experimentation
  • excommunication
  • disqualification
  • discontinuation
  • denationalization
  • decentralization
  • transplantation
  • singularization
  • self-perpetuation
  • securitization
  • reinterpretation

How do you pronounce affirmation?

Pronounce affirmation as ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən.

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Sentences with affirmation


1. Noun, singular or mass
If you value hearing "I love you," your love language may be words of affirmation.

2. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] the act of affirming or asserting or stating something.

Etymology

  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

3. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

4. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] (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).

Etymology

  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)