absoluter
|ab-so-lut-er|
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/ˈæbsəˌluːtər/
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/ˈæbsəˌluːtə/
(absolute)
complete certainty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absoluter' originates from the word 'absolute', which comes from Latin 'absolutus', meaning 'complete' or 'unconditional'.
Historical Evolution
'absolute' transformed from the Latin word 'absolutus' and eventually became the modern English word 'absolute'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete or perfect', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unconditional or not relative'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes in or upholds absolute principles, especially in political or philosophical matters.
He was known as an absoluter in his political views, refusing to compromise.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 16:51