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- pronunciation:
- aeb
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lut
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
precise; exact.
Their explanations were in absolute agreement with each other.- synonyms:
- complete, entire, total, utter
- antonyms:
- partial
- similar words:
- clear, exact, outright, precise, pure, thorough, very
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| definition 2: |
without limits or restrictions.
If a king has absolute power, he can make whatever laws he wants and can break any laws he wants.- synonyms:
- infinite, unlimited, utter
- antonyms:
- dependent, limited, qualified
- similar words:
- arbitrary, complete, free, radical, sovereign, strict, total
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| definition 3: |
without anything added; pure.
The magician asked for absolute silence.- synonyms:
- pure, sheer
- antonyms:
- mixed
- similar words:
- complete, downright, outright, plain
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| definition 4: |
sure; certain.
The police have absolute proof that she stole jewelry from the store.- synonyms:
- complete, sure
- similar words:
- certain, clear, definite, downright, positive
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| related words: |
decisive, perfect, rank, sheer, sole |
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| derivation: |
absoluteness (n.) |
The word absolute
contains the following parts:
ab-, abs-
Latin
prefix
that means from, away from
  More about this word part:
Most words containing the prefix ab-
, abs-
are Latin loanwords, so the bases are Latin roots. ab-
becomes abs-
before bases beginning with "t," such as "tract."
Example words:
abbreviate, abbreviation, abdicate, abduct, abnormal, abolish, aborigine, abrasive, abrupt, absence, absent, absolute, absorb, abstain, abstract, abuse
solv, solu, solut
Latin
root
that means loosen
Example words:
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