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- [ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot]
- /ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut/
- /ˈæbsəluːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot]
- /ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut/
Definitions of absolute word
- adjective absolute Absolute means total and complete. 3
- adjective absolute You use absolute to emphasize something that you are saying. 3
- adjective absolute An absolute ruler has complete power and authority over his or her country. 3
- adjective absolute Absolute is used to say that something is definite and will not change even if circumstances change. 3
- adjective absolute An amount that is expressed in absolute terms is expressed as a fixed amount rather than referring to variable factors such as what you earn or the effects of inflation. 3
- adjective absolute Absolute rules and principles are believed to be true, right, or relevant in all situations. 3
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Origin of absolute
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin absolūtus free, unrestricted, unconditioned (past participle of absolvere to absolve), equivalent to ab- ab- + solū- loosen + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Absolute
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
absolute popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
absolute usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absolute
adj absolute
- sheer — transparently thin; diaphanous, as some fabrics: sheer stockings.
- full — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- unqualified — not qualified; not fit; lacking requisite qualifications: unqualified for the job.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- unadulterated — not diluted or made impure by adulterating; pure: unadulterated maple syrup.
noun absolute
- given — past participle of give.
- rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- principle — an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct: a person of good moral principles.
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
adjective absolute
- out-and-out — complete; total; thoroughgoing: an out-and-out lie.
- unmodified — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
- unbounded — having no limits, borders, or bounds.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
Antonyms for absolute
adj absolute
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- needy — in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
- conditional — If a situation or agreement is conditional on something, it will only happen or continue if this thing happens.
adjective absolute
- provisional — providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary: a provisional government.
- unconfirmed — to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify: This report confirms my suspicions.
- relative — a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
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