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The correct spelling is absolute.
How to pronounce absolute
/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/
nounIPA: /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/
Say it like: Abs-olu-te
The correct spelling is absolute. That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental. For example: "moral absolutes"
Usage Examples
“moral absolutes”
“1658, Samuel Hoard, God[']s Love to Mankind, Manifested, by disprooving his absolute decree for their damnation”
“absolute purity, absolute liberty”
Meanings
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.
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.
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