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Opinion
Opinion (/əˈpɪnjən/) is a belief or judgment that falls short of absolute conviction, certainty, or positive knowledge; it is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to be true.
Etymology
The term "opinion" comes from the Latin word 'opinio', which means "belief", "conjecture", or "what one thinks".
Related Terms
- Belief: An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
- Judgment: The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
- Conviction: A firmly held belief or opinion.
- Certainty: Firm conviction that something is the case.
- Knowledge: Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
See Also
- Fact: A thing that is known or proved to be true.
- Truth: The quality or state of being true.
- Perception: The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed., 2003.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Opinion
- Wikipedia's article - Opinion
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