certainty Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɝtn̩ti/
What Does Certainty Mean?
Certainty is a noun that means The state of being certain. It is also used to mean An instance of being certain.
Word Facts for Certainty
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɝtn̩ti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | uncertainty, doubt and dubiety |
| Plural | certainties |
Certainty Definition (Noun)
- The state of being certain.
with certainty
- An instance of being certain.
- A fact or truth unquestionably established.
Synonyms of Certainty
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Certainty synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Certainty
Certainty in a Sentence
with certainty
moral certainty
absolute certainty
She spoke with complete certainty.
There is no certainty that the plan will succeed.
Word Forms & Grammar
certainty (countable and uncountable, plural certainties)
Words That Rhyme With Certainty
Origin of Certainty
From Middle English certeynte (“surety”), from Anglo-Norman certeinte, from Old French certeinete, from Vulgar Latin *certānitās, from Latin certus.
Pronouncing Certainty
The standard pronunciation of certainty is //ˈsɝtn̩ti//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Certainty
What part of speech is certainty?
Certainty is a noun.
What is the opposite of certainty?
Words opposite in meaning to certainty are uncertainty, doubt, dubiety and incertitude.
What is the plural of certainty?
The plural of certainty is certainties.
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