certainty

• Substantiv, das den Zustand völliger Gewissheit oder Überzeugung bezeichnet oder eine Tatsache, die absolut sicher und unbezweifelbar ist.

A noun referring to the state of being completely sure about something, or a fact that is definitely true.

1. State of being certainB2formal

   The state of being completely sure about something, without any doubt.

   Gewissheit

   • She spoke with absolute certainty about the outcome.
   • There is no certainty that the plan will succeed.
   • He answered the question with great certainty.

   Synonymeassurancecertitudeconfidenceconvictionsurenesssurety

   Antonymedoubtequivocationindeterminacyinsecurityuncertainty

2. Something that is certainB2formal

   An event or fact that is sure to happen or be true.

   Gewissheit

   • Death and taxes are often called the only certainties in life.
   • His promotion is a near certainty after this project.
   • The team's victory was a certainty given their performance.

   Synonymebankercinchforegone conclusionguaranteeinevitabilitylockslam dunksure thing

   Antonymeimprobabilitypossibilityuncertainty