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constatation

constatation

9.9
A statement that says something is true, often as a starting point in an argument
  • noun
translation icon : constatación
  • The scientist's constatation about the impact of climate change was supported by data.

Examples

  • Her constatation that the committee needed more funding sparked a lively debate.

  • During the meeting, his constatation regarding the project's timeline was met with agreement.

  • Constatations

    Narc (2002)

Synonyms

statement
vsconstatation
  • Formal
∞ 1.3

A clear report given in speech or writing, often to officials

is used mainly as a premise in argument rather than just reporting
assertion
vsconstatation
168 4.0

A confident statement made without showing proof

is a general factual claim often offered as a supporting premise
contention
vsconstatation
44 6.0

A claim someone makes to support an opinion

is an assertion used to support an argument rather than to provoke dispute
affirmation
vsconstatation
36 3.8

A positive statement that something is true or good

is offered as a factual premise in argument rather than a personal declaration
predication
vsconstatation
  • Specialized
1 7.9

To say that a subject has a quality or does something

is the same act but focused on argument premises rather than grammatical roles
asseveration
vsconstatation
  • Formal
9.9

A strong, serious statement that someone says is true

is a general factual claim without that extra forcefulness or emphasis
avouchment
vsconstatation
  • Archaic
9.9

A formal statement that says something is true

is a broader claim often used as a supporting premise rather than formal proof
affirmance
vsconstatation
  • Archaic
9.6

A formal statement saying something is true instead of swearing an oath

is a general factual assertion used as a premise, not specifically legal
constative
vsconstatation
  • Specialized
9.9

A statement that can be seen as true or false

is an assertion used as an argumentative premise rather than merely verifiable speech

How Assertive

assertion
168 4.0
constatation
9.9
statement
  • Formal
∞ 1.3
claim
818 3.3
to comment
589 1.7
observation
258 2.8

Surface Forms

constatation singular
constatations plural

Etymology

Constatation comes from the Latin parts con- ('with') and stare ('to stand'), so imagine a point that is made to 'stand' firm. So a constatation is a firm statement presented as a fact.