Plerophory

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The condition characterized by absolute confidence in a belief or decision signifies a strong and unshakable conviction that leaves no room for doubt
2. A state marked by unyielding certainty regarding a belief or judgment indicates a profound and resolute assurance free from any hesitation
3. This condition reflects a firm and unwavering trust in one’s belief or decision, eliminating any potential doubt or insecurity

Etymology: "Plerophory" is a real English word, borrowed from Greek "plērophoria," which combines "plērēs," meaning "full" or "complete," with "phora," meaning "bearing" or "carrying," from the verb "pherein," "to carry." Literally, then, the word describes a state of being fully carried or filled with something, and in Greek usage it came to mean full assurance or certainty of mind. The term was taken up in English as a theological and philosophical word for the complete conviction that marks settled belief, the sense of having no lingering doubt. Its Greek roots show the idea of a mind laden to capacity with certainty, which is why the English sense emphasizes fullness rather than mere confidence.

Synonyms: certainty, assurance

Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty