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absolute

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Complete in every part; not partial.

    - "The absolute monarch has total power over his subjects."
    - "The absolute truth cannot be disputed."
  • adjective

    2. (of a quantity or measure) not capable of being increased or decreased.

    - "The temperature remained absolute zero in the freezer."
    - "The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1339183"
  2. /ˈæb.səˌlut/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1316164"
Antonyms

conditional , limited , dependent , relative
Synonyms

categorical , unconditional , unlimited , unrestricted , independent , autocratic , despotic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with absolute
mute , cute , ute
Homonyms
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  1. absorb (en) : To take in or soak up a substance or energy.

  2. absorbed (en) : Having been taken in or soaked up.

Homophones
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  1. absolve

  2. absalute

Variants
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absolute , absoluteness , absolutenesses , absoluter , absolutes , absolutest , absolute ceiling , absolute ceilings , ceiling , absolute convergence , absolute convergences , absolute humidities , absolute humidity , absolute magnitude , absolute magnitudes , absolute pitch , absolute pitches , perfect pitch , absolute space , absolute spaces , absolute unit , absolute units , absolute value , absolute values , absolute zero , absolute zeros
Forms
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absolutely, absoluteness

Etymology
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From Latin absolutus, past participle of absolvere, meaning 'to release, discharge, or discharge responsibility'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'absolute' is also used in mathematics to refer to the value of a number without regard to its sign.

  2. In philosophy, 'absolute' can refer to something that exists independently of all else and is not relative to anything else.

  3. The term 'absolute' is often used in science to describe a state or condition that is unchanging or constant.

Related Concepts
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  1. absolutism: A political ideology that emphasizes the supreme power and authority of a monarch or an autocratic government, often at the expense of individual rights.

  2. absolute zero: The lowest possible temperature, theoretically equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius or -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit.

Culture
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In literature, 'absolute' is often used to describe a character or situation that is unyielding, inflexible, or unchanging. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that is complete in every detail. In music, it can refer to a final, definitive version of a composition.

How to Memorize "absolute"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ruler sitting on a throne, with a scepter in hand and a crown on his head. This ruler represents the idea of being 'absolute'.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'complete' or 'total' when you see or hear the word 'absolute'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'A' Absolute, 'B' Boss, 'S' Supreme, 'O' Only, 'L' Lawful, 'U' Unquestioned, 'T' Total, 'E' Every.

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