What does certainty mean?
Certainty means The state of being certain..
Certainty
/ˈsɝtn̩ti/ · noun
Meaning
The state of being certain..
Definitions by Sense
- The state of being certain.
- An instance of being certain.
- A fact or truth unquestionably established.
Example Sentences
with certainty
moral certainty
absolute certainty
She spoke with complete certainty.
There is no certainty that the plan will succeed.
That there may be Certainty upon an infallible Evidence in Matters of Science, I readily grant you. But since there once were Scepticks in Philosophy as well as Religion, such as doubted of every thing, I very much question, whether the whole World be agreed in this Point; unless you could assure me, that Race of Seekers is now extinct.
The certainty of punishment is the truest security against crimes.
Certainties are uninteresting and sating.
Synonyms for certainty
Antonyms for certainty
Related Words
Word Forms
- certainties
- certainity
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for certainty?
Common synonyms include certitude, sureness, banker, cert.
What is the opposite of certainty?
Possible antonyms include doubt, uncertainty, dubiety, incertitude.
How do you use certainty in a sentence?
with certainty
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