certain
adjectiveDefinition of certain
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: of a specific but unspecified character, quantity, or degree
the house has a certain charm
3a
: dependable, reliable
a certain remedy for the disease
b
: known or proved to be true : indisputable
it is certain that we exist
4a
: inevitable
the certain advance of age
b
: incapable of failing : destined
—used with a following infinitive she is certain to do well
5
: assured in mind or action
I am certain they are right
certain
pronoun, plural in constructionDefinition of certain (Entry 2 of 2)
: certain ones
certain of my generation— W. B. Yeats
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