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- [uh-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /əˈfɜr məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /əfˈɜːmətəri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /əˈfɜr məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of affirmatory word
- adjective affirmatory showing or giving confirmation, ratification, or assertion 3
- abbreviation AFFIRMATORY affirmative. 1
- noun affirmatory Giving affirmation; assertive; affirmative. 1
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Origin of affirmatory
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; affirmat(ion) + -ory1
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Parts of speech for Affirmatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affirmatory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
affirmatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affirmatory
adj affirmatory
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.
- corroborative — Corroborative evidence or information supports an idea, account, or argument.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- acquiescent — Someone who is acquiescent is ready to agree to do what someone wants, or to accept what they do.
adjective affirmatory
- acknowledging — Present participle of acknowledg.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
Antonyms for affirmatory
adj affirmatory
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
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