certainty

Definition

  • noun: the state of being or feeling certain about something
  • noun: something that is 'certain'
  • synonyms: clearness, lucidity, fixity

Examples

  • His victory in the election is 'almost a certainty'. [=it is nearly certain/definite that he will win the election]

  • It is difficult to say 'with certainty' [=in a certain or definite way] which of the plays was written first.

  • Scientists still do not know with any degree of 'certainty' why the disease spread so quickly.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Michael, that's highly distressing! Lawrence.... That is not all of our liquidity! And I'm not certain that you really understand this trade. This is a certainty. Mike, i consider myself a mentor to you. But our company is not comfortable with this investment. Am i being clear? - Lawrence (..)
    2015 The Big Short