Template:uncertain/documentation

This template is used in etymology sections, for terms whose origin is uncertain. It is used for terms whose etymology is discussed in reputable sources and for which possible hypotheses have been identified, but they cannot be established with any certainty. When no hypotheses are identified, unk is used instead. It is not used if the uncertainty lies in the editor's personal knowledge, for which rfe or etystub are used.

For an uncertain definition rather than etymology, use def-uncertain.

Parameters

 * 1 – required
 * The language code (see Languages) for the language of the current etymology.


 * title
 * Overrides the default text that is displayed.


 * 1
 * Shows the default text with a lowercase initial letter.


 * 1
 * Don't display any text.


 * 1
 * Don't categorise the entry.


 * sort
 * The sort key to use for categories.

Example
Use the code

or

to display the following text:

and automatically categorise the page in Category:English terms with unknown etymologies.