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:
   certainty, 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. Pope Francis:

   I apologize for hurting them without realizing it. But I did not intend this, the word' proof' was not the best way to approach a pained heart. I would say' evidence.' In Barros' case, it was studied. It was restudied. And there is no evidence. And that is what I wanted to say. I don't have evidence to convict. If I convicted without evidence or without moral certainty, I would commit a crime of being a bad judge.

2. Brexit Secretary David Davis:

   It will provide certainty and clarity for businesses, workers and consumers across the United Kingdom on the day we leave the EU, it will mean that as we exit the EU and seek a new deep and special partnership with the European Union, we will be doing so from a position where we have the same standards and rules. But it will also ensure we deliver on our promise to end the supremacy of European Union law in the UK as we exit.

3. Syngenta Chairman Michel Demare:

   A serious proposal to buy Syngenta has to be made at full and fair value, it has to recognize for shareholders the inherent combination benefits. And it has to provide a high degree of certainty that the transaction will be closed, including compensation in case the deal fails.

4. May Sarton:

   The minute one utters a certainty, the opposite comes to mind.

5. Ed Metzger:

   The main customer benefits are certainty of timing, so you know when the payment is going to arrive and certainty of value.