# absoluteness

/ˈæbsəˌɫutnəs/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/absoluteness
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the quality of being completely certain or not allowing any exceptions. It describes something that is total and cannot be changed.

For teachers: 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.

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