absolute
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/ˈæbsəluːt/
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/ˈæbsəluːt/
adjective
B2
completely without anything else added or taken away
The room was in absolute darkness, making it impossible to see anything.
B2
used to emphasize the degree of something
It's absolute nonsense what he's saying.
R
certain and not open to doubt
The evidence was absolute, leaving no room for doubt.
R
final and not able to be changed
The court made an absolute ruling on the matter.
R
having complete power or authority
The king was an absolute ruler, with no checks on his power.
R
existing independently and not related to other things
The price of the house is high in absolute terms, but it's a good deal compared to others.
noun
R
a belief or principle that is accepted as true in all situations
For her, honesty is an absolute.
translation
completely without anything else added or taken away; used to emphasize the degree of something; certain and not open to doubt; final and not able to be changed; having complete power or authority; existing independently and not related to other things
a belief or principle that is accepted as true in all situations
Word Forms
Plural
absolutes