affirmation

That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

    Synonyms: solemn affirmation

  3. A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
    • Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence.
    • [Gemini:] Yes, your family group chat decided to meet for dinner at seven today, and there is a reminder to say your daily affirmations, you are strong, you are confident— [Nishtha Bhatia] Okay, we'll do these...

Origin

From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.

Forms

affirmations

Synonyms

assertion

Derived

affirmational counteraffirmation disaffirmation gender affirmation surgery microaffirmation nonaffirmation reaffirmation self-affirmation