Word
absolutistic
Phoneticsab·so·lutis·tic
Definition
adj. describing a person or system that believes in only one correct way to do things and does not allow any exceptions.
adj. characterised by the belief in absolute truth, authority, or principles that admit no exceptions or compromises.
Examples
“The leader had an absolutistic view of his power.”
“The absolutistic nature of the old law made it impossible to apply in modern society.”
“Scholars often debate whether the philosopher's absolutistic stance on ethics was a product of his era or a genuine reflection of universal moral principles.”
Examples
simple
“The leader had an absolutistic view of his power.”
contextual
“The absolutistic nature of the old law made it impossible to apply in modern society.”
complex
“Scholars often debate whether the philosopher's absolutistic stance on ethics was a product of his era or a genuine reflection of universal moral principles.”
Etymology
From absolute + -istic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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