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absolutely

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/

Meanings
  • adverb

    completely; totally; entirely

    - "She absolutely loves chocolate."
    - "He passed the exam absolutely."
    - "The room was absolutely silent."
  • adverb

    used to express strong approval or agreement

    - "I absolutely agree with your opinion."
    - "She absolutely adores her new phone."
    - "He absolutely refused to do it."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/



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Rhymes
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completely , totally , utterly , perfectly , absently , presently
Variants
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absolutely , absolutely not
Etymology
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Old English absolūt, from absolūtus 'loosed, discharged,' past participle of absolvēre 'release, discharge' (from absolūere 'set free, release,' from absolūtus 'loosed' + solvēre 'loosen'), from solvere 'loosen' + -v- 'prefix indicating past participle'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'absolutely' contains the word 'absolutely' twice.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'absolute value' refers to the distance of a number from zero on the number line.


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  1. absolute: Something that is absolute is complete and unmodified in every way. It is not subject to doubt or debate, and it has no limits or conditions.

  2. absolute zero: The lowest possible temperature, at which all molecular motion ceases.


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In literature, 'absolutely' is often used to emphasize strong feelings or opinions. In art, it can be used to depict absolute beauty or perfection. In music, it can be used to express absolute devotion or love. In philosophy, it can be used to describe absolute truth or reality.

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