Synonyms for certainty
ˈsɜr tn ticer·tain·ty

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1. certaintynoun

   The state of being certain.

   Synonyms:
   certitude

   Antonyms:
   uncertainty

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1. certainty

   Demonstration, in the strict and proper sense, is the highest form of proof, and gives the most absolute certainty, but can not be applied outside of pure mathematics or other strictly deductive reasoning; there can be proof and certainty, however, in matters that do not admit of demonstration. A conclusion is the absolute and necessary result of the admission of certain premises; an inference is a probable conclusion toward which known facts, statements, or admissions point, but which they do not absolutely establish; sound premises, together with their necessary conclusion, constitute a demonstration. Evidence is that which tends to show a thing to be true; in the widest sense, as including self-evidence or consciousness, it is the basis of all knowledge. Proof in the strict sense is complete, irresistible evidence; as, there was much evidence against the accused, but not amounting to proof of guilt. Moral certainty is a conviction resting on such evidence as puts a matter beyond reasonable doubt, while not so irresistible as demonstration. Compare HYPOTHESIS; INDUCTION.

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, consequence, deduction, demonstration, evidence, induction, inference, proof

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1. certainty

   Synonyms:
   assurance, demonstrableness, positiveness, unquestionableness, confidence, conviction

   Antonyms:
   dubiousness, precariousness, casualty, vicissitude, uncertainty, irregularity, hesitation, doubt, misgiving, conjecture, indecision

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1. certaintynoun

   the state of being certain

   "his certainty reassured the others"

   Synonyms:
   foregone conclusion, sure thing

   Antonyms:
   dubiousness, dubiety, uncertainty, uncertainness, doubt, precariousness, incertitude, doubtfulness

2. certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusionnoun

   something that is certain

   "his victory is a certainty"

   Synonyms:
   foregone conclusion, matter of course, sure thing

   Antonyms:
   incertitude, uncertainty, precariousness, dubiousness, uncertainness, doubtfulness, doubt, dubiety

Matched Categories

1. • Cognitive State

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1. certaintynoun

   Synonyms:
   surety, indubitableness, certitude, freedom from doubt

2. certaintynoun

   Synonyms:
   truth, fact, fixed fact, accomplished fact, real state

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1. certaintynoun

   Synonyms:
   sureness, confidence, assurance, surety, fact, truth

   Antonyms:
   uncertainty

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1. List of paraphrases for "certainty":

   security, safety, assurance, clarity, uncertainty, confidence, confident

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1. Dave Grimaldi:

   We look forward to the certainty that December's decision will bring, and are prepared to thrive in a number of potential outcomes.

2. Mark Twain:

   Fame is a vapor; popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion.

3. Christen Kuikoua:

   The certainty of the world's end looms, yet those whose hearts reside at the feet of the Lord shall not meet their end as the world does. For the earth, beneath our Creator's majesty, is but His footstool, and He reigns as the sovereign monarch over both heaven and earth. In this divine embrace, one finds an eternal sanctuary beyond the temporal boundaries of worldly existence.

4. Ian Johnson:

   Based on the research, we cannot say with any certainty that eating red or processed meat causes cancer, diabetes or heart disease.

5. Lisa Sturtevant:

   For a while, everyone was saying Millennials don't want to buy homes. But they say they do, they have been about five years behind with the things that come along with home ownership, like marriage and having kids. Jobs are good and there is some economic certainty that makes it feel like 2020 will be a good year for them to buy.