Word Adjective
absolutistic
adj.
C1 Advanced ab·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.”
Etymology
From absolute + -istic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Rare
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