Confirmation

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /kÉ‘nfɚˈmeɪʃən/
• RP IPA: /kÉ’nfəˈmeɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən
• Hyphenation: con + fir + ma + tion, Hyphenation: con + firm + a + tion

Origin

From Old French confirmacion, from Latin confirmatio, noun of process from confirmatus ("confirmed"), perfect passive participle of confirmare, from con- ("with") + firmare ("to firm or strengthen")

Full definition of confirmation

Noun

1. An official indicator that things will happen as planned
2. Verification that something has happened
3. A sacrament of sealing and strengthening in many Christian Churches, often including a ceremony of anointing

Related terms

• confirm
• confirmational