affirmation
affirmation Lexical Profile
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• noun
The action or process of asserting that something exists or is true; a positive declaration or confirmation.
"She nodded in quiet affirmation when the committee asked if she agreed with the proposal."
Emotional support, encouragement, or positive validation offered to boost confidence and self-worth.
"The counselor taught the students to practice daily affirmations to build resilience before difficult exams."
A solemn, legally binding declaration made by a witness or official who conscientiously declines to take a religious oath.
"Instead of swearing on a religious text, the witness chose to make a solemn affirmation before testifying in court."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French affirmation, from Latin affirmatio ('a strengthening or declaration'), derived from affirmare ('to make steady or confirm'), from ad- ('to') and firmus ('strong, steadfast').