/sɛʁ.tɛn.mɑ̃/
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Translation
certainly, definitely
Word origin
From certain plus the adverbial suffix -ment, certain itself going back to Vulgar Latin certanus, from Latin certus ('settled, sure'), the past participle of cernere ('to sift, decide'). English certain and certitude share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- certus
- English cognates
- certain, certitude
Examples
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He will certainly come with his wife.
C' .
It is certainly the best solution for everyone.
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You are certainly right on that point.
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She has certainly forgotten our appointment.
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I would certainly not do that if I were you.
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