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Definition absolute in British English

absolute adjective

adjective
/ˈæbsəluːt/
Example

The way they've been treated is an absolute disgrace.

Example

I have absolute confidence in her.

Example

You're talking absolute nonsense.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
1.1

used for emphasizing that something is the most or least possible in a particular situation

Example

£9,000 is the absolute maximum we can spend.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
2

measured in itself, not in relation to anything else

Example

Health spending has increased in absolute terms, but not as a proportion of national income.

Synonyms and related words
absolute calibration exa-
3

true or right in all situations

Example

Do you believe in absolute moral values?

Synonyms and related words
true certain objective
4

used for talking about a political system in which complete power is held by one person, and is not shared with a parliament or other political group

Example

an absolute monarchy

Synonyms and related words
absolute absolutist autonomous
Definition absolute in British English