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categorically

/ˈkæt.ə.ɡɒ.ɹɪk.li/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing or dealing with a subject or situation in a definite and unambiguous way.

  • adverb

    Arranging things into distinct categories.


Antonyms

conditionally , exceptionally
Synonyms

definitively , unconditionally
Rhymes
Words rhyming with categorically
categorical , meticulous , critical , vital , horticultural , institutional , numerical , fundamental , historical , theoretical , metaphorical , agricultural , corporeal , jurisdictional , institutional , constitutional , intellectual , methodical , archival , conventional , institutional , institutional , traditional , topical , positional , positional , conventional , positional , positional , positional , positional , positional , positional , positional , positional , positional
Variants
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categoric , categorical , categorically , category
Etymology
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Late 15th century. From Latin categorice, from categorium 'a category, a group'.


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  1. The term categorically comes from the Latin word categorium, which means 'a category, a group'. Categorically is often used in legal contexts to denote a clear and definite statement or ruling. In mathematics, a categorical statement is one that is true regardless of the specific instances involved.


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  1. Logic: Categorically is closely related to logic, as it involves the clear and unambiguous expression of ideas and the arrangement of concepts into distinct categories.

  2. Philosophy: Categorically is a fundamental concept in philosophy, particularly in relation to the categorical imperative and logical arguments.


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Categorically has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to denote a clear and definite way of expressing ideas or dealing with situations. In philosophy, it is used in relation to logical arguments and the categorical imperative. In literature, it is used to emphasize the definitive nature of a statement or action.

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