confirmative Definition
serving to confirm or corroborate; giving support to a theory, belief, or statement.
Using confirmative: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confirmative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The results of the experiment were confirmative of the hypothesis.
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The witness's testimony was confirmative of the defendant's alibi.
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The data provided confirmative evidence for the theory.
confirmative Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for confirmative
- affirmative
- positive
- supportive
Antonyms for confirmative
- negative
- disconfirming
- unsupportive
Summary: confirmative in Brief
The term 'confirmative' [kənˈfɜːmətɪv] is an adjective that describes something that confirms or supports a theory, belief, or statement. It is often used in scientific or academic contexts, as in 'The results of the experiment were confirmative of the hypothesis.' 'Confirmative' is synonymous with 'affirmative' and 'positive,' and antonyms include 'negative' and 'unsupportive.'
