Word
absoluteness
Phoneticsab·so·lute·ness
/ˈæbsəˌɫutnəs/
Definition
n. the quality of being completely certain or not allowing any exceptions. It describes something that is total and cannot be changed.
n. the quality of being total, complete, or unqualified. Often used to describe a state of being that admits no exceptions or limitations.
Examples
“The absoluteness of the law leaves no room for debate.”
“The absoluteness of the decision surprised everyone, as it was made without any discussion or compromise.”
“Philosophers have long debated whether moral principles are absolute or if they must be adjusted to fit the specific circumstances of a given situation.”
Examples
simple
“The absoluteness of the law leaves no room for debate.”
contextual
“The absoluteness of the decision surprised everyone, as it was made without any discussion or compromise.”
complex
“Philosophers have long debated whether moral principles are absolute or if they must be adjusted to fit the specific circumstances of a given situation.”
Etymology
From absolute + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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