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. President Barack Obama:

   In order for us to get absolute certainty that it's gonna be permanent and not just temporary, that it doesn't just last during my administration and then get reversed by the next president, is we've gotta pass a bill, it means that, for the next set of presidential candidates ... when they start asking for votes, the first question should be, 'Do you really intend to deport 11 million people?'.

2. Peter Neilley:

   It's really important to get the forecast right, but it's also really important to communicate the certainty of the forecast so there aren't those 36-hour lags.

3. Saint Augustine, Confessions:

   My love for you, Lord, is not an uncertain feeling, but a matter of concious certainty. With your word you pierced my heart, and I loved you. But heaven and earth and everything in them on all sides tell me to love you.

4. Ed Metzger:

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

5. Kerr Finlayson:

   From an issuer's perspective, dollar funding still offers a good arbitrage and perversely you've seen more execution certainty in the euro space, but we're still at a point where it makes sense to issue in US dollars, but it's hard to tell if it will last as new issue premiums rise.