absolute
Translation
complete, total, unrestricted
Examples
I have absolute confidence in her.
I have absolute confidence in her.
He is an absolute beginner at chess.
He is an absolute beginner at chess.
The king had absolute power.
The king had absolute power.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) complete, total. I have absolute confidence in her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complete, total, utter; Antonyms: partial, limited, relative
Etymology
From Latin 'absolutus' (freed, unrestricted), from 'ab-' (from) + 'solvere' (to loosen).
Memory Tips
Think of 'absolute zero' temperature – the lowest possible, complete cold.