affirmation

noun

af·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 

1

a

: the act of affirming

nodded his head in affirmation

b

: something affirmed : a positive assertion

His memoir is a reflective affirmation of family love.

2

law : a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath

Synonyms

• assertion
• asseveration
• avouchment
• avowal
• claim
• declaration
• insistence
• profession
• protestation

Examples of affirmation in a Sentence

a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy

Recent Examples on the Web

Here's a challenge to kickstart your journey: Identify one limiting belief about money: Write it down and replace it with a positive affirmation. —Lien De Pau, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025

By simply offering a shoulder to cry on, positive affirmations and prayers, and listening to their concerns, her ideals of compassion, care, and convenience are always accomplished. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025

The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror. —Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English affirmacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French affirmation, affermacion, borrowed from Latin affirmātiōn-, affirmātiō, from affirmāre "to affirm" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing affirmation

• gender affirmation surgery
• self-affirmation