cer´tain|ness

cer´tain|ness
cer|tain «SUR tuhn», adjective, noun, adverb.
–adj.
1. without a doubt; sure: »

It is certain that 2 and 3 do not make 4. I am certain these are the facts. He is certain to change his mind.

 SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sure. (Cf. ↑sure)
2. known but not named; some; particular: »

certain nations, to a certain degree. A certain person gave our church $1000. Certain of Longfellow's ballads are effective and unforgettable (Edmund Wilson).

3. settled; fixed: »

at a certain hour. He earns a certain amount of money each week.

4. that can be depended on; reliable: »

I have certain information that school will end a day earlier this year.

SYNONYM(S): dependable, trustworthy, unfailing.
5. sure to happen; inevitable: »

In this world nothing can be said to be certain but death and taxes (Benjamin Franklin).

6. Obsolete. resolved; steadfast.
–n.
for certain, as a certainty; surely; without a doubt: »

He will be here for certain. I hear for certain that Ormond has concluded a peace with the Rebels (Oliver Cromwell).

–adv.
Obsolete. certainly; of a truth; assuredly: »

You will, I am certain-sure, be well pleased (Robert Southey).

╂[< Old French certain < Vulgar Latin certānus < Latin certus sure, (originally) past participle of cernere decide]
–cer´tain|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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