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certainty

[C/U] Both
pl: certaintiespast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null

This word carries a heavy weight of conviction and stability. It describes a mental state where doubt has been entirely eliminated, often implying a sense of finality or an unshakeable belief. In a professional or scientific context, it suggests a level of proof that leaves no room for debate. When used to describe an event, it transforms a possibility into a destiny. It differs from confidence, which is a feeling of ability, by focusing instead on the objective truth or the perceived inevitability of a result.

Uncountable when referring to the psychological feeling of being sure. Countable when referring to specific facts or events that are guaranteed to occur.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

The state of being completely confident or sure about something

"He spoke with absolute certainty."

Noun
[something]

A fact or outcome that is guaranteed to happen

"Death and taxes are the only certainties in life."

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