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certitude
cer·ti·tude
/
ˈsɜr
tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud
/
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[
sur
-ti-tood, -tyood
]
Show IPA
noun
freedom from
doubt
, especially in matters of faith or opinion; certainty.
Origin:
1375–1425;
late Middle English
<
Late Latin
certitūdō,
equivalent to
Latin
certi-
(combining form of
certus
sure; see
certain
) +
-tūdō
-tude
Related forms
non·cer·ti·tude,
noun
un·cer·ti·tude,
noun
Can be confused:
certainty
,
certitude.
Synonyms
assurance, conviction, belief.
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certitude
(ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd)
—
n
confidence; certainty
[C15: from Church Latin
certitūdō,
from Latin
certus
certain
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
certitude
early 15c., from M.Fr. certitude "certainty," from L.L. certitudo "that which is certain," from L. certus (see
certain
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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