CERTAINTY

certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion

(noun) something that is certain; “his victory is a certainty”

certainty

(noun) the state of being certain; “his certainty reassured the others”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

certainty (countable and uncountable, plural certainties)

The state of being certain.

Synonyms: certitude, sureness

Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty

An instance of being certain.

A fact or truth unquestionably established.

Synonym: sure thing

Source: Wiktionary

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Cer"tain*ty, n.; pl. Certainties. Etym: [OF. certaineté.]

1. The quality, state, or condition, of being certain. The certainty of punishment is the truest security against crimes. Fisher Ames.

2. A fact or truth unquestionable established. Certainties are uninteresting and sating. Landor.

3. (Law)

Definition: Clearness; freedom from ambiguity; lucidity. Of a certainty, certainly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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