affirmation — the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat gives me daily affirmations by purring loudly whenever I feed him.
- The team needed affirmation from their coach after the tough loss.
- She wrote affirmations on her coffee mug: 'I'm brew-tiful and strong!'
affirmation
NOUN[/ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/]
the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
His affirmation gave the nervous speaker confidence.
The coach's affirmation helped the player believe in himself. (AFFIRM = SAY YES → AFFIRMATION = A YES MESSAGE)
Affirmation builds motivation, and motivation leads to transformation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'affirmare', meaning 'to make firm' or 'to assert with confidence'. The term evokes the image of a witness in ancient Roman courts solemnly declaring their testimony with absolute certainty and authority.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + firmare (make firm, strengthen) + -tion (noun-forming suffix), literally 'a making firm' or 'a strengthening assertion'.
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📝Examples
“My cat gives me daily affirmations by purring loudly whenever I feed him.”
“The team needed affirmation from their coach after the tough loss.”
“She wrote affirmations on her coffee mug: 'I'm brew-tiful and strong!'”
“The student's correct answer was met with an affirmation from the teacher.”
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