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Meanings
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absolute; unconditional; complete
Describes something that is not relative or comparative, but exists or applies in its own right, without depending on other factors. Often used in formal or philosophical contexts.
His opinion is not absolute.
Absolute power tends to corrupt.
Usage patterns
- 絶対的な〈物〉an absolute ~ (authority, existence, etc.)
He is an absolutely indispensable figure for this team.
- 絶対的な自信を持つto have absolute confidence
She has absolute confidence in her own abilities.
- 絶対的な差があるthere is an absolute (undeniable) gap/difference
There is an absolute difference in skill between the two of them.