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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England head coach Charlotte Edwards says her players have categorically addressed the issues surrounding their fitness.
From BBC
He will go down categorically as one of the finest footballers to wear the Liverpool shirt.
From BBC
Sensitive health data are “categorically excluded” from AI use, according to the company.
From Los Angeles Times
"I categorically deny using a misogynistic slur 14 years ago and I'm horrified at its invention more than a decade later. It is absolutely not a word I would have used."
From BBC
A Binance spokesman said the exchange “categorically did not directly transact with any sanctioned entities.”
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