'absolute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absolutus,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen.'

'absolutus' transformed into the Old French word 'absolut,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absolute' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'free from imperfection,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'total or complete.'