categorically
Americanadverb
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without exception; unconditionally; absolutely.
Authorities have categorically denied that any violence took place.
My colleagues didn't merely dislike the music, they categorically declared it wretched.
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by means of or with respect to a category.
If a child is not categorically eligible, the child may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.
Other Word Forms
- noncategorically adverb
- uncategorically adverb
Etymology
Origin of categorically
Example Sentences
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Slot categorically denied he felt that way, even if he was surprised when he heard the quotes on Saturday night.
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Venezuela's foreign ministry has "categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejected" the designation.
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But Farage said: "I can categorically say that the stories being told about me from 50 years ago are not true."
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But questions have been raised as to whether Cartel de los Soles actually exists and Venezuela's foreign ministry has "categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejected" the designation, which it describes as a "new and ridiculous lie".
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I can categorically say it is not true.
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