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absolute
/ˈæbsəˌluːt/
complete or total
The team achieved absolute victory in the championship.
They won completely without any competition.
formal
Complete in every respect; total or utter.
The scientist demanded absolute precision in the experiment.
No errors or approximations were allowed.
Often used to emphasize the extent or degree of something.
formal
Not limited by anything else; independent or unrestricted.
The king held absolute power over the kingdom.
His authority was not constrained by laws or other rulers.
Commonly used in political and legal contexts.
formal
Unqualified or without exceptions; total.
She has absolute confidence in her abilities.
Her belief in herself is complete and without doubt.
Often used to describe strong emotions or convictions.
Collocations
absolute zerothe lowest possible temperatureabsolute majoritymore than half of the votes in an electionabsolute valuethe non-negative value of a number
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Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'absolute' to emphasize the highest degree or complete independence of something.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
'Absolute' is often used in formal or technical contexts, so be mindful of the setting.
Word Origin
From Latin 'absolutus', past participle of 'absolvere' (to loosen, set free), from 'ab-' (from) + 'solvere' (to loosen).
Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective or a noun (e.g., 'the absolute'). Often emphasizes the highest degree or complete independence.
Word Breakdown
ab-
from, away
prefix-solv-
to loosen
root-tus
past participle suffix
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