Disaffirmation

Pronunciation: /dɪˌsæfərˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of disaffirmation

noun a denial or contradiction of a statement or fact

Example Sentences

A1 Disaffirmation means to reject or deny something.

A2 The disaffirmation of the contract led to its cancellation.

B1 She made a disaffirmation of her previous statement during the trial.

B2 The disaffirmation of the company's policies caused a stir among employees.

C1 The disaffirmation of the treaty by one country led to diplomatic tensions.

C2 His disaffirmation of the scientific theory was met with skepticism by his peers.

Examples of disaffirmation in a Sentence

formal The disaffirmation of the contract was based on a breach of terms.

informal He made a disaffirmation of his earlier statement during the meeting.

slang She dropped a disaffirmation bombshell on her ex-boyfriend.

figurative The disaffirmation of their friendship left a void in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of disaffirmation

• past tense: disaffirmed
• plural: disaffirmations
• comparative: more disaffirmative
• superlative: most disaffirmative
• present tense: disaffirms
• future tense: will disaffirm
• perfect tense: have disaffirmed
• continuous tense: is disaffirming
• singular: disaffirmation
• positive degree: disaffirmative
• infinitive: to disaffirm
• gerund: disaffirming
• participle: disaffirmed

Origin and Evolution of disaffirmation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disaffirmation' originates from the Latin word 'disaffirmare', which is a combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'not') and 'affirmare' (meaning 'to assert positively').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disaffirmation' has retained its original meaning of contradicting or denying a statement, but has also been used in legal contexts to refer to the act of disavowing or repudiating a contract or obligation.