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
Examples of certitude in a Sentence
believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job
Recent Examples on the WebThat the sheep are still on the air, dispensing undiminished certitudes, is evidence of two things.—George F. Will, Washington Post, 8 July 2024 But no one can say with certitude that democracy will be significantly damaged.—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 But notwithstanding the calamitous loss of life and untold destruction and misery that the conflict has wrought, there is little certitude as to how Biden’s plan will fare.—Salam Fayyad, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2024 His face flickers with a mix of disbelief and certitude; her eyes are on him.—Mallika Rao, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for certitude
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin certitudo, from Latin certus
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