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absolute

UK
/ˈæb.sə.luːt/
US
/ˈæb.sə.lut/

Translations

absolutenoun
absolutes
pl
UK
/ˈæb.sə.luːt/
US
/ˈæb.səˌlut/
For some, freedom is an absolute that should never be compromised.
Pour certains, la liberté est un absolu qui ne devrait jamais être compromis.
AbsoluPhilosophie.
In Hegelian philosophy, the Absolute is the ultimate reality underlying all phenomena.
Dans la philosophie hégélienne, l'Absolu est la réalité ultime qui sous-tend tous les phénomènes.
Additional translations
absoluGrammaire.
absoluteadjective
more absolute
Comp.
most absolute
Super.
UK
/ˈæb.sə.luːt/
US
/ˈæb.sə.lut/
Her absolute dedication to the project was evident in her tireless work ethic.
Son dévouement absolu au projet était évident dans son éthique de travail infatigable.
The concept of absolute truth is often debated in philosophical discussions.
Le concept de vérité absolue est souvent débattu dans les discussions philosophiques.
absoluEn politique et en histoire, pour un souverain ou un pouvoir sans limitation.
The king ruled as an absolute monarch, with no checks on his authority.
Le roi régnait en monarque absolu, sans limite à son autorité.
absoluEn science, pour une grandeur indépendante d'autres variables.
The absolute temperature scale is based on the Kelvin unit.
L'échelle de température absolue est fondée sur l'unité kelvin.
absoluEn chimie, pour une substance pure, sans dilution.
The chemist used absolute alcohol for the experiment.
Le chimiste a utilisé de l'alcool absolu pour l'expérience.
Synonyms
complete
utter
total
unconditional
unqualified
definite
categorical
thorough
sheer
full
Antonyms
relative
conditional

Definitions

absolutenoun
A value or principle that is regarded as universally valid or that may be viewed without relation to other things.
For some, freedom is an absolute that should never be compromised.
A term used in grammar to describe a noun or pronoun that is not modified by any other word in the sentence.
In the sentence 'The weather being fine, we went for a walk,' 'the weather being fine' is an absolute.
In philosophy, the ultimate or most fundamental reality that underlies all phenomena; ultimate reality.
In Hegelian philosophy, the Absolute is the ultimate reality underlying all phenomena.
absoluteadjective
Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.
Her absolute dedication to the project was evident in her tireless work ethic.
Viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things; not relative or comparative.
The concept of absolute truth is often debated in philosophical discussions.
(of a ruler) having unrestricted power.
The king ruled as an absolute monarch, with no checks on his authority.
(of a value or measurement) not dependent on other variables.
The absolute temperature scale is based on the Kelvin unit.
Free from mixture or dilution; pure.
The chemist used absolute alcohol for the experiment.
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