certainty

/ˈsɝtn̩ti/

UK: /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/

certainty

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Definition

The state of being certain.

Etymology

From Middle English certeynte (“surety”), from Anglo-Norman certeinte, from Old French certeinete, from Vulgar Latin *certānitās, from Latin certus.

Example Sentences

  • "with certainty"
  • "moral certainty"
  • "absolute certainty"
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