certitude

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle French certitude, from Late Latin certitūdō, from Latin certus.

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Noun

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certitude (countable and uncountable, plural certitudes)

  1. (uncountable) Sureness, certainty.
    I have absolute certitude about that.
  2. (countable) Something that is a certainty.
    Taxes are obviously certitudes.

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French

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Etymology

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From Middle French certitude, borrowed from Late Latin certitūdō, from Latin certus (sure).

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Noun

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certitude f (plural certitudes)

  1. certitude
    Synonym: assurance
    Antonyms: doute, incertitude
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Middle French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Late Latin certitūdō, from Latin certus (sure).

Noun

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certitude f (plural certitudes)

  1. certainty (quality of being certain)

Descendants

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  • French: certitude