absolute
[ ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot ]
/ ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut /
adjective
noun
something that is not dependent upon external conditions for existence or for its specific nature, size, etc. (opposed to relative).
the absolute,
- something that is free from any restriction or condition.
- something that is independent of some or all relations.
- something that is perfect or complete.
- (in Hegelianism) the world process operating in accordance with the absolute idea.
SYNONYMS FOR absolute
6 categorical.
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Origin of absolute
synonym study for absolute
4. Absolute, unqualified, utter all mean unmodified. Absolute implies an unquestionable finality: an absolute coward. Unqualified means without reservations or conditions: an unqualified success. Utter expresses totality or entirety: an utter failure.
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British Dictionary definitions for absolute (1 of 2)
absolute
/ (ˈæbsəˌluːt) /
adjective
noun
something that is absolute
Word Origin for absolute
C14: from Latin absolūtus unconditional, freed from, from absolvere. See absolve
British Dictionary definitions for absolute (2 of 2)
Absolute
/ (ˈæbsəˌluːt) /
noun (sometimes not capital)
philosophy
- the ultimate basis of reality
- that which is totally unconditioned, unrestricted, pure, perfect, or complete
(in the philosophy of Hegel) that towards which all things evolve dialectically
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