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Definition of confirmative

confirmative

/kənˈfɝː.mə.tɪv/
con · firm · a · tive
Adverb:confirmatively
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• adjective

1

Serving to confirm, verify, or establish the truth or validity of something; corroborative.

Example

"The research team conducted a second round of experiments to gather confirmative evidence for their initial hypothesis."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'confirmatory' is far more common than 'confirmative', though both share the exact same meaning.

• Rhymes for confirmative

• Nearby Words

confirmable
confirmation
confirmational
confirmative
confirmatory
confirmed
confirmer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Late Latin confirmativus, derived from Latin confirmare ('to strengthen or establish'), from com- (intensive prefix) and firmare ('to make firm').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confirmative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confirmative
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