certainty
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.cer·tain·ty
noun \ˈsər-tən-tē\ plural cer·tain·ties
Definition of CERTAINTY
1
: something that is certain
2
: the quality or state of being certain especially on the basis of evidence
See Examples of CERTAINTY
- Scientists still do not know with any degree of certainty why the disease spread so quickly.
- We cannot predict the outcome with absolute certainty.
- There was no certainty that the package would arrive in time.
- Her certainty about these complex moral issues is surprising.
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>.
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