confirmative

/kənˈfɔrmətɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to confirm or support a statement or fact

“The new evidence was confirmative of the suspect’s guilt.”

2. noun

A statement or fact that confirms or supports another statement or fact

“The confirmative testimony of the eyewitness sealed the defendant’s fate.”

3. adverb

In a confirmatory manner

“The scientists worked confirmative, carefully rechecking their data.”

Synonyms

  • conclusive
  • confirmatory
  • confirming

Antonyms

  • contradictory
  • disconfirmative