English · Emotions & Feelings
certainty
/ˈsɜː.tən.ti/
[/ˈsɜː.tən.ti/]
firm conviction
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The state of being completely sure about something.
Example
She could not say with any certainty whether the old train would arrive on time.
She could not say with any certainty whether the old train would arrive on time.
Etymology
From Latin 'certus' (settled, sure), from 'cernere' (to decide).
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses firm conviction or a fact known beyond doubt.