asseveration
- noun
- /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/
- Formal
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aseveración
- In that, to his mother, he repeats in abrupt antonym, rhyme, and pun his previously private asseverations, refusing any more than a ceremonial marriage: "I have sent you a daughter-in-law."
Examples
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Also, whereabouts on this site is such an experiment as that to be found (as per the '... answers to all your questions are available right on this site ...' asseveration)?
Blog text (15) -
Though such an asseveration recalls Fowles's example, it is soon evident that hers is no longer the author figure encountered in the earlier novels.
Academic text (2016) -
His asseveration that he could finish the project in a day surprised everyone in the meeting.
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The lawyer's asseveration was convincing enough to sway the jury in her favor.
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Her asseveration of loyalty to the cause demonstrated her strong commitment.
Synonyms
168
4.0
A confident statement made without showing proof
36
3.8
A positive statement that something is true or good
1
8.2
A public statement that openly says you believe or feel something
A confident statement that has no evidence
A formal statement saying something is true instead of swearing an oath
A formal statement that says something is true
A statement that says something is true, often as a starting point in an argument
Antonyms
- Formal
2
8.1
A public statement saying you have no knowledge of or connection to something
How Forceful
57
3.5
- Formal
168
4.0
- Formal
150
3.7
- Formal
∞
1.3
371
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
asseveration = asseverate (transparent) = asseverate + ation
A regular noun formed from the verb 'asseverate' by adding the productive suffix '-ation', so the noun's meaning is directly derived from the verb.
Etymology
Asseveration comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and severus 'serious', and it is related to the English word severe. Think of someone making a very serious, strong statement to convince others. So, an asseveration is a serious, strong claim meant to leave no doubt.