certainty
Translation
certainty, conviction, sureness
Examples
There is no certainty of success.
There is no certainty of success.
She spoke with absolute certainty.
She spoke with absolute certainty.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the state of being sure about (sth.) There is no certainty of success.
((with certainty)) in a way that shows you are sure I can't say with certainty what will happen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sureness, conviction; Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt
Etymology
From Latin 'certus' (sure) + '-ty' (noun suffix), meaning 'the state of being sure'.
Memory Tips
Think of the adjective 'certain'. 'Certainty' is the noun form, representing the state or quality of being certain.