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Meaning of confirmatory
The primary meaning of the word "confirmatory" is related to providing proof or evidence that something is true.
Etymology of confirmatory
The word "confirmatory" originates from the Latin words "confirmare," meaning to strengthen or make firm, and the suffix "-ory," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or function
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that provide proof or evidence
Synonyms
affirmative
assertive
authentic
corroborative
definitive
demonstrative
evidential
expository
explanatory
factual
illustrative
indicative
positive
probative
substantiative
supportive
validating
verificative
affirmative
attesting
certifying
conclusive
convincing
documentary
establishing
explanatory
factual
justificative
positive
probatory
substantiating
validating
verificatory
vocational
Definitions
- Serving to confirm or support something, especially a theory or hypothesis
- * Providing proof or evidence that something is true
Usage Examples
- The new data provided confirmatory evidence for the scientist's theory
- * The confirmatory test results showed that the patient had the disease
Antonyms
contradictory
contradictory
denying
disaffirming
disproving
negating
negative
refuting
repudiating
unaffirming
unconclusive
unconvincing
unsubstantiated
invalidating
nullifying
refutative
repudiative
unconfirming
unproven
unverified
unsupportive
refutable
disputable
debateable
questionable
dubious