uncertain

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking clear or definite information; not certain.

• Adjective

  Subject to doubt or question; uncertain in nature.

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈsɜːtən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

certain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncertain
tern , urn,urned,urning,urned over , yearn , yearn'd , yearning , yearningly

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Homophones

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1. UncertAIN (en) : A container for holding liquids
   

2. UncertainTY (en) : The state of having doubt; doubtfulness
   

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Variants

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uncertain , uncertainly , uncertainness , uncertainnesses , in no uncertain terms

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Forms

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uncertain (adj), uncertainly (adv), uncertainty (n)

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Etymology

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Before 12th century. From Old French incertain, from in- 'not' + cert 'certain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncertain' is often used in scientific research to describe data that is not definitively known or measured.

2. In mathematics, the term 'uncertainty principle' refers to the inherent uncertainty in measuring certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum.

3. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is famous for his uncertainty about many things, including the nature of reality and the meaning of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambiguity: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation or meaning.

2. Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'uncertain' is often used to describe characters or situations that are ambiguous or uncertain in nature. In art, the concept of uncertainty can be explored through abstract or surrealist works that challenge the viewer's perception and understanding.

How to Memorize "uncertain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with 'certain' on one end and 'uncertain' on the other. Imagine moving along the scale from 'certain' to 'uncertain'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'uncertain' with the image of a question mark or a cloud.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uncertain is the opposite of certain, it's like a question mark, uncertain.'

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