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Definition of Absolutely

1. Adverb. Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. "Dead right"

2. Adverb. Totally and definitely; without question. "Iron is absolutely necessary"

Definition of Absolutely

1. adv. In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively.

Definition of Absolutely

1. Adverb. In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly. ¹

2. Adverb. With absolution. ¹

3. Adverb. (context: grammar) In a manner that does not take an object. ¹

4. Interjection. Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Absolutely

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Absolutely

absolute temperature absolute term absolute terminal innervation ratio absolute terms absolute threshold absolute thresholds absolute time absolute unit absolute value absolute values

absolute viscosity absolute weight absolute weights absolute zero absolute zeros absolutely (current term) absolutely convergent absolutely summable absoluteness absolutenesses

absoluter absolutes absolutest absolution absolutions absolutisation absolutisations absolutise absolutised absolutises

Literary usage of Absolutely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1903)
"... ideals on the two sides of the Atlantic are very different, and make possible certain results in Europe which are absolutely impossible in this country. ..."

2. The Republic of Plato by Plato (1903)
"Yes, he will be absolutely indispensable." XIX. " Such then will be the principles of our system of education and discipline; for why should we go into ..."

3. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by George Grove (1907)
"Or this passage in Spohr'j Scena Cantante Concerto— if not played entirely on the sonorous 4th string, would absolutely lose its peculiar character. ..."

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