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单词 absolutions
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absolute

adjective

ab·​so·​lute ˈab-sə-ˌlüt How to pronounce absolute (audio) ˌab-sə-ˈlüt How to pronounce absolute (audio)
1
a
: free from imperfection : perfect
… it is a most absolute and excellent horse. William Shakespeare
b
: free or relatively free from mixture : pure
absolute alcohol
c
: outright, unmitigated
an absolute lie
2
: being, governed by, or characteristic of a ruler or authority completely free from constitutional or other restraint
absolute power
3
: having no restriction, exception, or qualification
an absolute requirement
absolute freedom
4
: positive, unquestionable
absolute proof
5
a
: independent of arbitrary standards of measurement
b
: relating to or derived in the simplest manner from the fundamental units of length, mass, and time
absolute electric units
c
: relating to, measured on, or being a temperature scale based on absolute zero
absolute temperature
specifically : kelvin
10° absolute
6
: fundamental, ultimate
absolute knowledge
7
: perfectly embodying the nature of a thing
absolute justice
8
grammar
a
: standing apart from a normal or usual syntactical relation with other words or sentence elements
the absolute construction this being the case in the sentence "this being the case, let us go"
b
of an adjective or possessive pronoun : standing alone without a modified substantive
Blind in "help the blind" and ours in "your work and ours" are absolute.
c
of a verb : having no object in the particular construction under consideration though normally transitive
Kill in "if looks could kill" is an absolute verb.
9
: being self-sufficient and free of external references or relationships
an absolute term in logic
absolute music
10
: being the true distance from an aircraft to the earth's surface
absolute altitude
absolute noun
absoluteness noun

Synonyms

  • arbitrary
  • autocratic
  • autocratical
  • czarist
  • tsarist
  • tzarist
  • despotic
  • dictatorial
  • monocratic
  • tyrannical
  • tyrannic
  • tyrannous
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Example Sentences

You can't predict the future with absolute certainty. I have absolute faith in her ability to get the job done. He swore an oath of absolute secrecy. When it comes to using computers, I'm an absolute beginner. The country is ruled by an absolute dictator. The country is an absolute monarchy. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English absolut, borrowed from Latin absolūtus, from past participle of absolvere "to set free, acquit, finish, complete" — more at absolve

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

absolute

adjective

ab·​so·​lute ˈab-sə-ˌlüt How to pronounce absolute (audio)
1
: total entry 1 sense 1, complete
absolute darkness
2
: not limited in any way
absolute power
3
: free from doubt : certain
absolute proof

Medical Definition

absolute

adjective

ab·​so·​lute ˌab-sə-ˈlüt How to pronounce absolute (audio)
1
: pure or relatively free from mixture
absolute methanol
2
: relating to, measured on, or being a temperature scale based on absolute zero
absolute temperature

Legal Definition

absolute

adjective

ab·​so·​lute
1
a
: free from qualification, condition, exception, or restriction
rights that even seem absolute have these qualifications Long v. Rockwood, 277 U.S. 142 (1928)
see also absolute ownership at ownership compare qualified
b
in the civil law of Louisiana : having or allowing no legal effect
an absolute impediment
2
: final and not liable to modification
sometimes used after the word it modifies
divorce absolute
compare nisi

absolutions

noun

plural of absolution
as in amnesties
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the jury's verdict of "not guilty" was absolution in the eyes of the law, but the verdict would always be "guilty" in the court of public opinion

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • amnesties
  • pardons
  • immunities
  • remissions
  • exemptions
  • vindications
  • paroles
  • indemnities
  • leniencies
  • clemencies
  • acquittals
  • mercies
  • commutations
  • remittals
  • exonerations
  • impunities
  • exculpations
  • reprieves
  • condonations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • punishments
  • penalties
  • sentences
  • convictions
  • retributions
  • impositions
  • fines
  • charges
  • condemnations
  • assessments
  • castigations
  • chastisements
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