Certitudes

/ˈsɜːrtɪtjuːdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of 'certitude'; multiple instances of absolute certainty, firm convictions, or things that are beyond doubt.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'certitude' formed by adding '-s', maintaining the meaning while indicating multiple certainties or convictions.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'false certitudes' describes the confident certainties people hold that turn out to be wrong—historians have found that societies often feel most certain right before major upheavals and transformations.

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