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My story is really an affirmation of my strength and my luck. To live with a great artist like Ted Hughes or Mick Jagger is a very, very destructive role for a woman trying to be herself. In fact, it can't be done.
Marianne Faithfull

Meaning of "affirmation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFFIRMATION

affirmation  [ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFFIRMATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Affirmation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AFFIRMATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Affirmation

Affirmation is a declaration that something is true. Specifically, it may refer to: ▪ in logic, the union of the subject and predicate of a proposition ▪ Affirmation in law, a declaration made by and allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath ▪ Affirmed in law, means that a decision has been reviewed and found valid ▪ Affirmation of St. Louis, the founding document of the Continuing Anglican Movement churches ▪ Affirmations, the practice of positive thinking in New Age terminology ▪ Affirmative prayer, a form of prayer that focuses on a positive outcome As a proper noun, Affirmation may be: ▪ AffirmationAffirmation ▪ "Affirmation", title track of this album...

Definition of affirmation in the English dictionary

The first definition of affirmation in the dictionary is the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed. Other definition of affirmation is a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion. Affirmation is also a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFFIRMATION


animation
ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən
approximation
əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən
automation
ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən
confirmation
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən
conformation
ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən
Dalmatian
dælˈmeɪʃən
defamation
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən
deformation
ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən
estimation
ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən
exclamation
ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən
formation
fɔːˈmeɪʃən
inflammation
ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən
information
ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
misinformation
ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
proclamation
ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən
reclamation
ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən
reformation
ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃən
sublimation
ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən
summation
sʌˈmeɪʃən
transformation
ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFFIRMATION

affine
affined
affinities
affinitive
affinity
affinity card
affirm
affirmable
affirmance
affirmant
affirmative
affirmative action
affirmatively
affirmatory
affirmer
affirming the consequent
affirmingly
affix
affixal
affixation

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFFIRMATION

accreditation
action
administration
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation
federation
foundation

Synonyms and antonyms of affirmation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AFFIRMATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «affirmation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of affirmation

Translation of «affirmation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFFIRMATION

Find out the translation of affirmation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of affirmation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «affirmation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肯定
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afirmación
570 millions of speakers

English

affirmation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रतिज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تأكيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подтверждение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afirmação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কথন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affirmation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengesahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bestätigung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肯定
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

긍정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penegasan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khẳng định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உறுதிமொழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुष्टी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doğrulama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

affermazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

afirmacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підтвердження
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

afirmație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιβεβαίωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bevestiging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bekräftelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

affirmasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of affirmation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATION»

The term «affirmation» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.794 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about affirmation

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10 QUOTES WITH «AFFIRMATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word affirmation.
1
Melody Beattie
Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come.
2
Niels Bohr
Every sentence I utter must be understood not as an affirmation, but as a question.
3
Pierre Bourdieu
The point of my work is to show that culture and education aren't simply hobbies or minor influences. They are hugely important in the affirmation of differences between groups and social classes and in the reproduction of those differences.
4
Linda Chavez
Choosing one's leaders is an affirmation that the person making the choice has inherent worth.
5
Marianne Faithfull
My story is really an affirmation of my strength and my luck. To live with a great artist like Ted Hughes or Mick Jagger is a very, very destructive role for a woman trying to be herself. In fact, it can't be done.
6
Romain Gary
Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's superiority to all that befalls him.
7
Taylor Hackford
But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented.
8
Alexander Haig
Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.
9
Simon Hoggart
Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This does not make them unique. It's just that they have more to buy than most other people on the planet. And it's also an affirmation of faith in their country.
10
David Hume
That the sun will not rise tomorrow is no less intelligible a proposition, and implies no more contradiction, than the affirmation, that it will rise.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFFIRMATION»

Discover the use of affirmation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to affirmation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Affirmation: Poetry for the Mind and Soul
This book is filled with many types of poems that I have written about different events, emotions and much that helped to influence, shape and inspire with only the help from God Himself.
Victory F. Shepard, 2011
2
The Book of Affirmations
We do have power over our thoughts! This books shows that the future is ours to create whatever life we want for ourselves. In this book Sharon Elaine has created carefully worded affirmations for almost every possible need.
Sharon Elaine, 2010
3
The Affirmation of Life: Nietzsche on overcoming nihilism
While most recent studies of Nietzsche's works have lost sight of the fundamental question of the meaning of a life characterized by inescapable suffering, Bernard Reginster's book The Affirmation of Life brings it sharply into focus.
Bernard REGINSTER, Bernard Reginster, 2009
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Sustaining Affirmation: The Strengths of Weak Ontology in ...
As he elaborates the idea of weak ontology and the broad criteria behind it, White shows how these are already at work in the thought of contemporary writers of seemingly very different perspectives: George Kateb, Judith Butler, Charles ...
Stephen K. White, 2000
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Affirmation: Selected Poems, 1986-2006
This edition contains the first major selection of poems in English translation from one of the best-known names in contemporary Greek poetry--Haris Vlavianos, who was born in Rome in 1957 and grew up in Athens.
Haris Vlavianos, Charēs Vlavianos, 2007
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An Affirmation of Faith
I am a product of his hallowed legacy.CAPT Wilbur C. Douglass III, CHC, USNChaplain Parham inspired and mentored a generation of African American Chaplains; he was a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him.Moses L. Stith ...
Ph. D. Thomas David Parham Jr, 2011
7
A Sense of Self: The Work of Affirmation
In this book, his focus is on affirmation, that mysterious process by which the self comes to know itself in relation to others and forges an identity.
Thomas J. Cottle, 2006
8
Affirmation Weaver: A Believe in Yourself Story
When a sad little dolphin turns to the sea creatures for help, they show him how to feel better about himself and improve his confidence by weaving a web of positive statements.
Lori Lite, 2008
9
The Affirmation Web: A Believe in Yourself Adventure
A sad, lonely young girl follows a group of animals in the forest as they weave a web of positive thoughts and statements about themselves, making her feel special as well.
Lori Lite, 1997
10
Keep Calm and Use an Affirmation
Bursting with powerful and healing affirmations from Louise L. Hay and leading Hay House UK authors, using this book will bring some seriously spectacular shifts into your life and leave you brimming with positive energy!Featuring a ...
Louise L. Hay, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFFIRMATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term affirmation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Where America's biggest religions stand on same-sex marriage
... same gender couple is worthy of affirmation through appropriate Jewish ritual,” but also gave its support to rabbis “who choose to officiate at ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
2
Gay marriage doesn't break religious rules: Rabbis
In 2000, CCAR resolved that, "the relationship of a Jewish, same-gender couple is worthy of affirmation through appropriate Jewish ritual" and ... «CNBC, Jul 15»
3
OUR OPINION: A ringing affirmation of marriage
In the process, they have turned opponents' main objection on its head: These vows are an affirmation of marriage, love and family, not a threat. «The Patriot Ledger, Jun 15»
4
URGENT - Supreme Court grants affirmation action case for next term
(CNN) -- The Supreme Court took up a major affirmative action case Monday concerning a program at a public university that takes race into ... «WJXT Jacksonville, Jun 15»
5
A landmark affirmation of individual dignity
At long last, in a 5-4 decision marked by soaring language and biting dissent, the US Supreme Court Friday extended the fundamental right of ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
6
'Ya gotta Harf faith': State Dept. spox carries positive affirmation to …
'Ya gotta Harf faith': State Dept. spox carries positive affirmation to Iran nuke talks [photo]. Posted at 9:08 am on June 26, 2015 by Twitchy Staff | View Comments. «Twitchy, Jun 15»
7
In West Hollywood, affirmation and jubililation for marriage equality …
People gathered at The Abbey, a favorite restaurant and bar in West Hollywood, to revel in the Supreme Court decision to legalize same sex ... «LA Daily News, Jun 15»
8
Celebrations Erupt In Chicago After High Court Affirmation Of Same …
CHICAGO (CBS) — The timing of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide couldn't have come at a better ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
9
Affirmation of Anti-Baha'i Activities by Hojjat'ul' Islam Sadeghi …
In that summit, Hadi Sadeghi declared: “According to Islam, anyone can freely choose their faith and If you see groups around the world taking ... «Iran Press Watch, Jun 15»
10
Area lawmakers, health providers cheer Obamacare affirmation
Coulee Region lawmakers and health-care providers hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision today affirming a key element of the Affordable ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jun 15»

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