certitude

[ sur-ti-tood, -tyood ]
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noun
  1. freedom from doubt, especially in matters of faith or opinion; certainty.

Origin of certitude

1
1375–1425; late Middle English <Late Latin certitūdō, equivalent to Latin certi- (combining form of certus sure; see certain) + -tūdō-tude

Other words for certitude

Other words from certitude

  • non·cer·ti·tude, noun
  • un·cer·ti·tude, noun

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How to use certitude in a sentence

  • At first, Weiner wasn't even able to say "with certitude" whether or not the photo in question was of him.

    The Week in Weiner Comedy | The Daily Beast Video | June 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • He thought of her; but truth to tell he was too numbed to dwell on her agony, on the certitude of her lifelong captivity.

    God Wills It! | William Stearns Davis
  • But it is almost more difficult to identify these Geraints than it is to attain any certitude about King Arthur himself.

    The Cornwall Coast | Arthur L. Salmon
  • With no perceptible movement that I was aware of, Mrs. Jones advertised her certitude of knowledge of what she would have done.

    The Red One | Jack London
  • Now he adds that faith is that boldness and that wealth of certitude in so far as they rest upon reality and truth.

  • The sledge-wielder pours out more strength and certitude and joy in every blow than do you in your whole sheaf of songs.

British Dictionary definitions for certitude

certitude

/ (ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd) /


noun
  1. confidence; certainty

Origin of certitude

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C15: from Church Latin certitūdō, from Latin certus certain

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