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Definition of “confirmative”

confirmative (kənˈfɜːmətɪv) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (formal) = confirmatory

confirmatory (kənˈfɜːmətərɪ)  or confirmative

Definitions

adjective

(formal)
  1. serving as confirmation that something is true or accurate: corroboratory
  2. serving as definite confirmation, usually in writing or by phone, that something will definitely happen as planned or stated

confirm (kənˈfɜːm Pronunciation for confirm

Definitions

verb

  1. may take a clause as object to prove to be true or valid; corroborate; verify
  2. may take a clause as object to assert for a second or further time, so as to make more definite ⇒ he confirmed that he would appear in court
  3. to strengthen or make more firm ⇒ his story confirmed my doubts
  4. to make valid by a formal act or agreement; ratify
  5. to administer the rite of confirmation to

Derived Forms

conˈfirmable adjective
conˈfirmatory, conˈfirmative adjective
conˈfirmer noun

Word Origin

C13: from Old French confermer, from Latin confirmāre, from firmusfirm1

Example Sentences Including 'confirmative'

These themes had to be driven home to the public with all the paraphernalia of facts, supposed confirmative facts.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)

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