Etymology

uncertain

un·cer·tain
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Today it means: Not certain; unsure. Full definition →

Middle English uncerteyn
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromuncerteyn
  2. English todayuncertain

From Middle English uncerteyn. By surface analysis, un- + certain.

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