categorical

adjective
/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

Meaning

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

Example Sentences

She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.

Example Expressions

categorical imperative

Synonyms

absolute, definite, explicit, unconditional, clear

Antonyms

ambiguous, uncertain, conditional

Collocations

categorical denial, categorical statement, categorical imperative, categorical assurance

Related Vocabularies

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
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restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

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