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certainty
noun cer·tain·ty \ˈsər-tən-tē\
: the state of being or feeling certain about something
: something that is certain : a fact about which there is no doubt
plural cer·tain·ties
Full Definition of CERTAINTY
1
: something that is certain
2
: the quality or state of being certain especially on the basis of evidence
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First Known Use of CERTAINTY
14th century
Related to CERTAINTY
- Synonyms
- assurance, assuredness, confidence, certitude, cocksureness, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness, satisfaction, sureness, surety
- Antonyms
- doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty
Synonym Discussion of CERTAINTY
certainty, certitude, conviction mean a state of being free from doubt. certainty and certitude are very close; certainty may stress the existence of objective proof <claims that cannot be confirmed with scientific certainty>, while certitude may emphasize a faith in something not needing or not capable of proof <believes with certitude in an afterlife>. conviction applies especially to belief strongly held by an individual <holds firm convictions on every issue>.
CERTAINTY Defined for Kids
certainty
noun cer·tain·ty \ˈsər-tən-tē\
plural cer·tain·ties
Definition of CERTAINTY for Kids
1
: something that is sure <Victory was a certainty.>
2
: the quality or state of being sure <She answered with certainty.>
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