apzoˈluːt
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Translation
absolute; absolutely, definitely
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Word origin
Borrowed from Latin absolutus ("unrestricted, complete"), the past participle of absolvere ("to set free, complete"), the same root as English absolve and absolute.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- absolutus
- English cognates
- absolve, absolute
Grammar
Examples
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That's absolute nonsense.
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I am absolutely certain.
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She needed absolute peace and quiet.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: Words 591-600.