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.