affirmatory Definition
affirming or asserting something; positive; confirming.
Using affirmatory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affirmatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She gave an affirmatory nod to show her agreement.
Example
The results of the experiment were affirmatory of the hypothesis.
Example
His speech was filled with affirmatory statements about the company's future.
affirmatory Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for affirmatory
- positive
- assertive
- declarative
- affirmative
- confirming
Antonyms for affirmatory
Origins of affirmatory
from Latin 'affirmare', meaning 'to make steady'
Summary: affirmatory in Brief
'Affirmatory' [uh-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] is an adjective that describes something that affirms or asserts a statement, idea, or belief. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate confirmation or positivity, as in 'The results of the experiment were affirmatory of the hypothesis.' 'Affirmatory' is the opposite of negative or contradictory, and can be used interchangeably with 'positive' or 'assertive.'
