absolute
Meaning
The term "absolute" refers to something that is not subject to any limitations or conditions; it is complete and total in nature.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "absolute" with "relative," which implies comparison or dependence on other factors.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
woke
early
and
sat
at
the
small
table
by
the
window
to
study
for
her
exam
.
She
liked
this
quiet
corner
because
the
light
was
good
and
she
could
keep
all
her
notes
on
the
table
.
Today
she
felt
an
absolute
need
for
silence
,
so
she
closed
the
window
and
turned
off
the
radio
.
Despite
her
plan
,
a
neighbor
started
practicing
the
piano
downstairs
and
the
sound
made
it
hard
for
her
to
concentrate
.
After
twenty
minutes
she
decided
to
put
on
headphones
and
listen
to
soft
music
,
which
helped
her
return
to
work
.
By
the
afternoon
she
had
finished
two
chapters
and
felt
calm
and
satisfied
with
the
progress
.
Common Phrases
absolute authority
absolute truth
absolute certainty
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