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categorically, adv.|kætɪˈgɒrɪkəlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In a categorical manner; with absolute assertion, absolutely, positively, unconditionally.
1603Holland Plutarch's Mor. 1355 Of this particle or Conjunction Ει, that is to say, If..nothing can be made nor categorically affirmed. 1635E. Pagitt Christianogr. 53 Not one word Categorically, plainly, and distinctly set downe, by which Purgatory is taught. a1676Hale Let. from Dort (R.) Warn them to lay by all other answers, and at the next sessions categorically answer, whether they would..or no. 1874Sidgwick Meth. Ethics, The categorically imperative function. 1875Gladstone Glean. VI. lxxxi. 184 That every cause be resolved categorically by an Aye or a No. |