affirmation

C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes
US /ˌæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ UK /ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the act of affirming; a positive declaration

    His nod was a silent affirmation of her plan.

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Etymology

From Old French affirmation, from Latin affirmatio, from affirmare ('to assert, make steady'), from ad ('to') + firmare ('to strengthen'), from firmus ('strong').

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