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certitude

[sur-ti-tood, -tyood]

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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 certuscertain]

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certitude

early 15c., from M.Fr. certitude "certainty," from L.L. certitudo "that which is certain," from L. certus (see certain).

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