categorically

[kat-i-gawr-ik-lee, -gor-]

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of categorically¹

categorical ( def. ) + -ly

Related Words

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• well