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reaffirmation

 

[ ˌriːəˌfərˈmeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

confirmation, restatement

Reaffirmation refers to the act of affirming something again or formally stating that a previously held belief, commitment, or agreement is still valid. It often occurs in various contexts such as personal relationships, legal agreements, or organizational policies. By reaffirming, individuals or entities express their dedication and support for a principle or statement. This act can serve to strengthen bonds, clarify intentions, or re-establish trust.

Synonyms

confirmation, reassertion, reconfirmation, restatement

Examples of usage

  • The company issued a reaffirmation of its commitment to sustainability.
  • He sought reaffirmation of his love after their argument.
  • The treaty was subject to reaffirmation by both countries.
  • During the meeting, there was a reaffirmation of the team's goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "reaffirmation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmação

🇮🇳 पुनः पुष्टि

🇩🇪 Wiederbestätigung

🇮🇩 penegasan kembali

🇺🇦 підтвердження

🇵🇱 potwierdzenie

🇯🇵 再確認

🇫🇷 réaffirmation

🇪🇸 reafirmación

🇹🇷 yeniden teyit

🇰🇷 재확인

🇸🇦 إعادة التأكيد

🇨🇿 znovupotvrzení

🇸🇰 opätovné potvrdenie

🇨🇳 重新确认

🇸🇮 ponovna potrditev

🇮🇸 afturstaðfesting

🇰🇿 қайта растау

🇬🇪 მეორე დადასტურება

🇦🇿 təkrar təsdiq

🇲🇽 reafirmación

Etymology

The term 'reaffirmation' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again', and the base word 'affirmation', which comes from the Latin 'affirmatio', meaning 'assertion' or 'declaration'. The word 'affirm' itself has origins in the Latin 'affirmare', combining 'ad-' (to) and 'firmare' (to make firm). Historically, the usage of 'affirm' and its derivatives relates to the context of making a statement of truth or commitment. The evolution of 'reaffirmation' captures the essence of reiterating or strengthening previously made assertions, particularly in legal and formal contexts. This concept has grown in use particularly in fields such as law, politics, and personal relationships where clarity and trust are essential.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,939, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.