categorical

/,kæti'gɔrikəl/
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categorical

The judge issued a categorical refusal to the unusual request.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Absolute and without any conditions or exceptions: Expressing something in a clear, direct, and unconditional way, leaving no room for doubt or negotiation.
    • Relating to or belonging to a category: Pertaining to the classification of things into distinct groups or types.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The CEO issued a categorical denial of the merger rumors.
    • She gave a categorical refusal to the proposal.
    • In logic, a categorical statement is one that affirms or denies something absolutely.
Advanced Usage
  • "Categorical imperative": In the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, a moral law that is unconditional and applies to all rational beings.
    • Kant argued that the categorical imperative should be the basis of all moral decisions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Categorically (adverb): In an absolute and unconditional manner.
    • The spokesperson stated categorically that the reports were false.
Synonyms
  • Absolute: Complete and not limited in any way.
  • Unconditional: Not subject to any conditions.
  • Unequivocal: Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
  • Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail.
Antonyms
  • Qualified: Limited or modified in some way.
  • Conditional: Subject to one or more conditions being met.
  • Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation.
categorical

The judge issued a categorical refusal to the unusual request.

Adjective
  1. not modified or restricted by reservations
    • a categorical denial
    • a flat refusal
  2. relating to or included in a category or categories

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