absolute
Translation
absolute, complete, total
Examples
He has absolute trust in his team.
He has absolute trust in his team.
The king had absolute power.
The king had absolute power.
This is the absolute truth.
This is the absolute truth.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) to describe a noun as complete or total. He has absolute trust in his team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complete, total, utter; Antonyms: relative, limited, partial
Etymology
From Latin 'absolvere' (to set free). 'ab-' (away) + 'solvere' (to loosen). It means 'loosened from' any limitation, hence complete.
Memory Tips
Think of 'absolute zero', the lowest possible temperature. It's a complete, final state with no exceptions.