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absolute

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

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

Examples :

"moral absolutes"
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adjective
(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".

Examples :

""It being a beautiful day, everyone went outside to play." The phrase "it being a beautiful day" is absolute; it doesn't directly modify any other word in the sentence but rather adds a general context. "
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Related Words

Illustration interpretation

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration qualifications

qualifications noun

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.

"Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult."

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concentrated verb

/ˈkɒnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.

"to concentrate rays of light into a focus"

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imperfection noun

/ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/

Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.

"You can accept your imperfection or try to improve."

Illustration unquestionable

unquestionable adjective

/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/ /ənˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/

Undeniable, obvious

"The student's honesty was unquestionable; she immediately admitted to making the mistake. "

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contradistinguished verb

/ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To distinguish things by contrasting their different qualities.

"The professor contradistinguished Impressionism from Post-Impressionism by highlighting the former's focus on capturing fleeting moments of light versus the latter's emphasis on emotional expression and symbolic meaning. "

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unconditional adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/

Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

"We demand your unconditional surrender."

Illustration unconditionally

unconditionally adverb

/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəli/ /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃnəli/

Without condition, absolutely.

"My grandmother loves me unconditionally, even when I make mistakes. "

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interactions noun

/ˌɪntəˈrækʃənz/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

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adulteration noun

/əˈdʌltəˈreɪʃən/

The action of adulterating, being mixed with extraneous material, illicit substitution of one substance for another.

"The adulteration of the olive oil with cheaper vegetable oil made it taste bland and less healthy. "

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restrictions noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The new school rules include restrictions on the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class. "

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "