What is another word for affirmatives?

Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪvz] (IPA)

Affirmatives are statements or assertions that confirm the truth or validity of something. Synonyms for affirmatives include affirmations, promises, assurances, attestations, asseverations, declarations, pledges, oaths, assertions, and confirmations. All of these words convey a sense of certainty and conviction, indicating that the speaker or writer believes strongly in what they are saying. Other related terms include positive affirmations, which are statements intended to bolster one's self-confidence or mental wellbeing, and affirmative action, which refers to policies designed to promote equality and diversity by giving preferential treatment to traditionally disadvantaged groups.

What are the hypernyms for Affirmatives?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    adjectives, positive words, Confirmatory words, Encouraging words, Verbal affirmations.

What are the opposite words for affirmatives?

The word "affirmatives" refers to statements that express agreement or confirmation. Its antonyms, on the other hand, are words that convey negation or denial. Some antonyms for affirmatives include words like "negative," "disagree," "contradict," "oppose," "refute," and "dispute." These words can be used to express disagreement or counter any assertion made. For instance, "I am negative about the new policy" suggests that the speaker does not approve of the policy. Therefore, it is crucial to understand antonyms like these to be able to express oneself accurately and to comprehend when others express themselves negatively towards certain aspects.

What are the antonyms for Affirmatives?

Usage examples for Affirmatives

I cannot take these peevish affirmatives, so much like intentional negatives!
"Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)"
Samuel Richardson
The interview was brief and conclusive; was little more than a rapid fire of question and answer; and for the greater part the sheriff's affirmatives were heartily eager.
"The Grafters"
Francis Lynde
Ottilia rose, continually assenting, with short affirmatives, to his glorifying interrogations-a method he had of recapitulating the main points.
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Affirmatives

  • …it is the peculiar and perpetual error of the human understanding to be more moved and excited by affirmatives than by negatives…
    Francis Bacon
  • To God, truly, the Giver and Architect of Forms, and it may be to the angels and higher intelligences, it belongs to have an affirmative knowledge of forms immediately, and from the first contemplation. But this assuredly is more than man can do, to whom it is granted only to proceed at first by negatives, and at last to end in affirmatives, after exclusion has been exhausted.
    Francis Bacon

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