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assuredness

|as/sured/ness|

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/əˈʃʊrdnəs/

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/əˈʃʊədnəs/

confidence and certainty

Etymology
Etymology Information

'assuredness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'assured,' where 'assure' meant 'to make sure or certain.'

Historical Evolution

'assured' changed from the Old French word 'asseurer' and eventually became the modern English word 'assuredness.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make sure or certain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of being confident and certain.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a state of being confident and certain about something.

Her assuredness in the presentation impressed everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45