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categorical

adjective

/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

Meaning

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.

categorical imperative

absolute, definite, explicit, unconditional, clear

ambiguous, uncertain, conditional

categorical denial, categorical statement, categorical imperative, categorical assurance

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

severely critical; harshly scornful

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

causing feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling