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Absolute

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

📖 Definitions of "Absolute"

noun

1
That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.
"moral absolutes"
2
Anything that is absolute.
3
In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity.
4
(usually capitalized) A realm which exists without reference to anything else; that which can be imagined purely by itself; absolute ego.

adjective

1
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
"1658, Samuel Hoard, God[']s Love to Mankind, Manifested, by disprooving his absolute decree for their damnation"
2
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree.
"absolute purity, absolute liberty"
3
Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed.
"absolute alcohol"
4
Complete, utter, outright; unmitigated, not qualified or diminished in any way.
"When caught, he told an absolute lie. an absolute denial of all charges"

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