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absolute

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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