Certainty: meaning, definitions and examples
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certainty
[ หsษหt(ษ)nti ]
feeling
Firm conviction that something is the case, unwavering confidence.
Synonyms
assurance, certitude, confidence
Examples of usage
- I have no certainty that he will come.
- She expressed certainty that the project would be successful.
- With certainty, I can say that he is the best candidate for the job.
probability
The state of being reliably true or accurate, high likelihood.
Synonyms
accuracy, reliability, sureness
Examples of usage
- There is a high degree of certainty that the experiment will yield positive results.
- The certainty of his prediction surprised everyone.
- The certainty of her victory in the competition was unquestionable.
legal
The quality of being reliably true or accurate, especially in a court of law.
Synonyms
authenticity, credibility, validity
Examples of usage
- The certainty of the evidence led to a quick resolution of the case.
- The certainty of the witness statements was crucial for the trial.
- The legal team aimed to establish certainty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Translations
Translations of the word "certainty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น certeza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคถเฅเคเคฟเคคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gewissheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kepastian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟะตะฒะฝะตะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ pewnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ขบๅฎๆง (ใใใใคใใ)
๐ซ๐ท certitude
๐ช๐ธ certeza
๐น๐ท kesinlik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ค์ฑ (hwaksilseong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู (yaqฤซn)
๐จ๐ฟ jistota
๐ธ๐ฐ istota
๐จ๐ณ ็กฎๅฎๆง (quรจdรฌngxรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ gotovost
๐ฎ๐ธ viss
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝัะผะดัะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฌแแฃแแแแฃแแแแ (darสmunebuloba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษminlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ certeza
Etymology
The word 'certainty' originated from the Latin word 'certitudo', which means firmness, certainty, or assurance. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The concept of certainty has been explored in philosophy, law, psychology, and many other fields. In epistemology, certainty is often contrasted with doubt and skepticism, forming the basis of knowledge and belief. Throughout history, the quest for certainty has been a driving force behind scientific discoveries and philosophical inquiries.
See also: certain, certainly, uncertain, uncertainly, uncertainty.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,486, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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