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ab·so·lute [ˌæbsəˈlu:t] ADJ

1. absolute (complete):

absolute disaster, mess
absolute ruler

2. absolute emph:

absolute angel
absolute idiot, nonsense

3. absolute (universal):

in absolute terms

de·cree ˈab·so·lute <decrees absolute> N Brit LAW

Usage examples with absolute

in absolute terms

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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It may be either absolute or relative or both.
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The diffusing action in stator converts absolute kinetic head of the fluid into rise in pressure.
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He reminded viewers of the old saying absolute power corrupts absolutely.
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Instead of integrating this form, we integrate the absolute value of it, to avoid the sign issue.
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In 2005, he finished in third place in the absolute (open weight) division and in 2007 finished second in the absolute division.
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Bits are always specified by absolute addresses; there is no register-indirect or indexed addressing.
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He described an absolute time, space, and motion that are distinguished from relative or apparent time, space, and motion.
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This holding was unique because it stated that the right to bear arms is absolute and unqualified.
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This means that for dry saturated steam, a halving of absolute pressure results in almost a halving of flow.
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The separation between inside and outside is itself in some measure not absolute as entire walls can be removed, opening the temple to visitors.
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