certainty

/ˈsɝtn̩ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: certainties

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The state of being certain.

Noun

Examples

with certainty

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An instance of being certain.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “certainty” mean?

The state of being certain.

Is “certainty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.