absolute

Definition

• n. something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative
• adj. perfect or complete or pure
• adj. complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
• adj. not limited by law

Word forms

Plural

absolutes

Example sentences

1. a.

   The king had absolute power over his kingdom.

2. n.

   In mathematics, zero is sometimes considered an absolute.