validating

4.6

Shows that something is true

adjective
/ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

: validante

I am really enjoying this discussion on creepers, and I am finding it both validating and heartening.

I mean, for a narcissist, instead of I think therefore I am, it becomes, I'm validated, therefore I am.

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Examples

The feedback from the audience was validating and encouraged him to continue his research.
Hearing others share similar experiences can be very validating for someone going through a tough time.
It is incredibly validating to be heard, believed, and understood.

Blog text (6)
She found it incredibly validating to receive praise for her hard work on the project.

Synonyms

corroborative

vsvalidating

4 8.0

Giving extra evidence that supports a statement or claim

is more general support without stressing extra authority

confirmatory

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2 6.6

Showing extra proof that something is true

is broader support rather than explicit proof of truth

corroboratory

vsvalidating

8.9

Something that helps show a statement or fact is true

is broader support rather than specifically bolstering evidence

substantiating

vsvalidating

Formal

7.1

Giving evidence that shows something is true

is the general action of supporting rather than adding proof

substantiative

vsvalidating

Formal

9.2

Having real facts or proof that support a claim

is more general reassurance rather than supplying extra evidence

verificatory

vsvalidating

9.6

A thing that helps show that something is true or correct

is broader support rather than formal checking of accuracy

validatory

vsvalidating

Formal

8.1

Showing that results are true by giving supporting facts

is general support without stressing formal validation

confirmative

vsvalidating

6.8

Giving proof that something is true

is general supportive action not always formal verification

confirmational

vsvalidating

7.2

Gives evidence that something is true

is general corroboration rather than case by case verification

confirming

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Specialized

3.2

Showing facts or test results that make something seem true

is general support not limited to diagnostic or medical use

Antonyms

to disprove

66 4.5

To show that an idea or claim is not true

to invalidate

Formal

33 6.1

To make a document or agreement have no legal effect anymore

How Confirming

to prove

∞ 3.1

to corroborate

111 9.0

validating

4.6

supporting

2.1

Surface Forms

validating positive

Morphology

validating = validate (transparent) = valid + ate + ing

Formed by adding '-ing' to the verb 'validate' (itself clearly derived from 'valid' + '-ate'), so the meaning 'confirming' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Validating comes from the root valid, from an old Latin word meaning 'strong'. To validate something is to make it 'strong' with proof, so a validating comment or document supports or confirms an idea.