Definitions
- Describing a state of being sure or confident about something. - Referring to a feeling of assurance or conviction. - Talking about a definite or fixed quality of a situation or outcome.
- Referring to a state of being absolutely sure or confident about something. - Describing a feeling of complete assurance or conviction. - Talking about a definite and unquestionable quality of a situation or outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being sure or confident about something.
- 2Both words convey a feeling of assurance or conviction.
- 3Both words refer to a definite or fixed quality of a situation or outcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Certainness is less commonly used compared to certainty.
- 2Formality: Certainty is more formal and widely accepted in both spoken and written English.
- 3Degree: Certainty implies a higher level of confidence and absolute sureness compared to certainness.
- 4Connotation: Certainness can sometimes imply a subjective or personal level of confidence, while certainty suggests an objective and universally accepted truth.
Remember this!
Certainness and certainty are synonyms that describe a state of being sure or confident about something. However, certainty is more commonly used and has a higher degree of confidence and objectivity. It is also more versatile in terms of grammatical usage. On the other hand, certainness is less common and may have a slightly subjective connotation. Both words convey a feeling of assurance and describe a definite quality of a situation or outcome.
