certainty
/ˈsɜːtnti/ · /ˈsɝːtnti/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3554 in the learning path
确信；确定性
Definitions
n. The state of being completely sure about something.
确信；确定性
n. Something that is definitely true or sure to happen.
必然发生的事；确定的事
Example
I cannot say with certainty where I left my keys.
我说不准把钥匙放在哪里了。
Although climate models continue to improve, scientists cannot predict every regional change with absolute certainty.
尽管气候模型不断改进，科学家仍无法完全确定地预测每一项区域变化。
Collocations
- with certainty
- absolute certainty
- a degree of certainty
Word family
- certain (adj.)
- certainly (adv.)
- uncertain (adj.)
- uncertainty (n.)
Synonyms
- assurance
- sureness
Antonyms
- uncertainty
- doubt
Usage tip
表确信通常不可数；a certainty指确定的事。
FAQ
- What does certainty mean?
- The state of being completely sure about something. Something that is definitely true or sure to happen.
- How is certainty pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːtnti/, US /ˈsɝːtnti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
