certainty

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(-tē)

noun

  1. the quality, state, or fact of being certain
  2. pl. certainties anything certain; definite act

Origin: ME certeinte < OFr certaineté

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noun pl. cer·tain·ties
  1. The fact, quality, or state of being certain: the certainty of death.
  2. Something that is clearly established or assured: “On the field of battle there are no certainties” (Tom Clancy).

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