Vocabulary Spotlight
Affirmation
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: पुष्टि (pushti) – The action of affirming or validating something as true or correct.
Pronunciation
[uh-fur-mey-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Approval – स्वीकृति (sweekriti)
Related Words
Validation – मान्यता (maanyata)
Word Origin
“Affirmation” Latin se aaya hai, jahan ‘affirmare’ ka matlab hai ‘to strengthen or confirm’. Yeh French aur Middle English se hote hue English mein pravesh hua.
– The word “Affirmation” comes from Latin, where ‘affirmare’ means ‘to strengthen or confirm’. It entered English through French and Middle English.
Word Family
Noun: Affirmation – पुष्टि (pushti)
Verb: Affirm – पुष्टि करना (pushti karna)
Adjective: Affirmative – सकारात्मक (sakaratmak)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne faisle ko dosto ki affirmation ke saath aur majboot banaaya.
– He strengthened his decision with the affirmation of his friends.
2. Roz subah positive affirmations bolne se manobal badhta hai.
– Saying positive affirmations every morning boosts confidence.
Cultural Note
India mein, ‘affirmation’ ka concept self-help aur mindfulness practices mein popular ho gaya hai, jahan log apne vicharon ko positive banaye rakhne ke liye affirmations ka istemaal karte hain.
In Context
Affirmation ka istemaal aaj kal self-development, meditation aur motivational talks mein aksar hota hai. Yeh personal growth aur well-being ko promote karne ke ek tarike ke roop mein dekha jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Affirmation” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Affirmation” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?