absolute

The word “absolute” has 3 syllables: ab-so-lute.

It's pronounced as /ˈæbsəˌlut/.

What is synonym and antonym for absolute?

In the thesaurus, “absolute” has 41 synonyms and 52 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absolute along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for absolute

arbitrary
authoritarian
categorical
clear
complete
conclusive
decisive
definite
definitive
determinate
determinative
dictatorial
exact
excellent
factual
flawless
full
genuine
ideal
infallible
infinite
last
oppressive
outright
perfect
prime
pure
sheer
simple
total
tyrannic
ultimate
unadulterated
unconditional
undeniable
unequivocal
unlimited
unmitigated
unqualified
unquestionable
utter

Antonyms for absolute

adulterated
alloyed
ambiguous
amiss
bad
bounded
conditional
constitutional
contaminated
corrupted
debased
debatable
defective
deficient
democratic
diluted
doubtful
dubious
equivocal
false
faulty
flawed
imperfect
imprecise
impure
inadequate
incomplete
inconclusive
incorrect
indecisive
indefinite
inexact
insufficient
limited
mixed
moot
needy
polluted
problematic
problematical
qualified
questionable
restricted
soiled
spoiled
tainted
uncertain
unclear
unfinished
unsure
vague
wanting

Meanings of absolute

noun
1. That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.
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.
5. (usually capitalized) The unity of spirit and nature; God.
6. (usually capitalized) The whole of reality; the totality to which everything is reduced.
7. A concentrated natural flower oil, used for perfumes; an alcoholic extract of a concrete.
adjective
1. Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
2. Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree.
3. Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed.
4. Complete, utter, outright; unmitigated, not qualified or diminished in any way.
5. Positive, certain; unquestionable.
6. Certain; free from doubt or uncertainty (e.g. a person, opinion or prediction).
7. Fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic; not relative; independent of references or relations to other things or standards.
8. Independent of arbitrary units of measurement, standards, or properties; not comparative or relative.
9. (grammar) Not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence; not in a syntactical relation with other parts of a text, or qualifying the text as a whole rather than any single word in it, like "it being over" in "it being over, she left".
10. As measured using an absolute value.
11. Indicating an expression that is true for all real numbers, or of all values of the variable; unconditional.
12. Pertaining to a grading system based on the knowledge of the individual and not on the comparative knowledge of the group of students.
13. Independent of (references to) other arts; expressing things (beauty, ideas, etc) only in one art.
14. Absolved; free.

Example Sentences

The law provided for the absolute protection of endangered species in the region.
Her commitment to the project was absolute, evident in her tireless efforts.
In mathematics, an absolute value disregards the sign of a number.
The dictator ruled with absolute authority, suppressing dissent at every turn.
The chef's control over the kitchen was absolute, ensuring precision in every dish.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absolute, such as: adulterated, alloyed, ambiguous, amiss, arbitrary, authoritarian, bad.

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