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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A legal representative for McClurkin denied the allegations as “categorically false.”
From Los Angeles Times
“We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
“We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference.
From Los Angeles Times
"We categorically affirm that these claims are entirely false," he said.
From Barron's
Officials investigating the incident have not mentioned any cause, but categorically ruled out an attack.
From BBC
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