absolute
/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ · noun
Meaning
- That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.
- Anything that is absolute.
- In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity.
- (usually capitalized) A realm which exists without reference to anything else; that which can be imagined purely by itself; absolute ego.
- (usually capitalized) The unity of spirit and nature; God.
- (usually capitalized) The whole of reality; the totality to which everything is reduced.
- Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
- Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree.
- Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed.
- Complete, utter, outright; unmitigated, not qualified or diminished in any way.
- Positive, certain; unquestionable.
- Certain; free from doubt or uncertainty (e.g. a person, opinion or prediction).
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