claims that cannot be confirmed with scientific certainty
, while certitude may emphasize a faith in something not needing or not capable of proof.
believes with certitude in an afterlife
conviction applies especially to belief strongly held by an individual.
holds firm convictions on every issue
Examples of certitude in a Sentence
believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job
Recent Examples on the WebIn an era when people with platforms tend to be obsessed with their own certitude, facts be damned, this is a breath of fresh air.—Longreads, 27 Sep. 2024 With Creighton in the fold, the eight-team field was publicly unveiled in mid-June, but certitude would still be a ways off.—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024 That the sheep are still on the air, dispensing undiminished certitudes, is evidence of two things.—George F. Will, Washington Post, 8 July 2024 But no one can say with certitude that democracy will be significantly damaged.—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for certitude
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin certitudo, from Latin certus
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