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absolute

[ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot] / ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut /
ADJECTIVE
without limit
Synonyms
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complete full infinite outright pure sheer simple unadulterated unconditional unlimited unqualified utter
STRONG
entire free total unabridged
WEAK
consummate downright flat out no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no joke no strings attached plenary straight out supreme thorough unrestricted
Antonyms
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bounded conditional incomplete indefinite limited needy qualified uncertain unfinished
STRONG
abridged part partial
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant dependent flawed imperfect restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
in control or complete authority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary dictatorial full
STRONG
absolutist authoritarian sovereign totalitarian
WEAK
autocratic autonomous despotic monocratic preeminent supreme tyrannical tyrannous
Antonyms
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democratic
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accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical definite exact factual genuine infallible undeniable unequivocal unmitigated unquestionable
STRONG
positive
WEAK
actual conclusive consummate decided decisive fixed precise sure unambiguous
Antonyms
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ambiguous equivocal false imperfect imprecise incorrect indefinite inexact questionable uncertain unsure vague
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accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
excellent, perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical complete ultimate
STRONG
ideal
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faultless flawless impeccable thorough unblemished unflawed untarnished
Antonyms
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accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding

Example Sentences

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At one time, it was considered an absolute necessity for public officials to observe these rules and take proper action to avoid them.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

As Mark explains, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents don’t technically have absolute immunity from legal liability, but they do enjoy broad protections from prosecution thanks to federal law.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“There is no doubt that the underlying data is incorrect on an absolute basis. I’m sure it has not helped their valuations,” Greenfield said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In Mann’s eyes, the South African government’s disastrous bid for absolute political power is a cautionary tale with particular resonance today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Thus knowledge, in so far as we have it, is not absolute but progressive, not definitive but provisional.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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