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Synonyms & Similar Words
complete
total
utter
outright
unconditional
unqualified
unrestricted
unmitigated
sheer
perfect
pure
faultless
flawless
impeccable
definitive
certain
sure
undeniable
indisputable
incontestable
unquestionable
unassailable
absolute
ultimate
final
categorical
emphatic
explicit
unmistakable
undeniable
irrefutable
Meaning of Absolute
The primary meaning of the word "Absolute" is referring to something that is complete, total, or unconditional.
Definitions
- Having no restriction or limitation
- * Complete and utter, with no exception or qualification
- * Not relative or comparative, but independent and unconditional
- * Used to emphasize the extent or degree of a quality or state
Etymology of Absolute
The word "Absolute" comes from the Latin "absolutus," which is the past participle of "absolvere," meaning "to set free" or "to release"
Historically, the term was used in philosophy and law to describe something that is independent, unconditional, or unrestricted
Example Uses
- The company has absolute control over the market
- * The new policy is an absolute disaster
- * She has an absolute passion for music
- * The judge made an absolute ruling on the case
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
relative
comparative
limited
restricted
conditional
qualified
partial
incomplete
imperfect
flawed
questionable
doubtful
uncertain
uncertain
ambiguous
vague
indefinite
incomplete
limited
confined
restricted