Word
absolutistically
Phoneticsab·so·lu·tis·ti·cal·ly
Definition
adv. in a way that is completely strict and does not allow for any exceptions. You use this to describe someone who follows rules or beliefs with total seriousness.
adv. in a manner that is absolute and leaves no room for compromise or exception. Often used to describe the application of rules or the adherence to a specific ideology.
Examples
“He treats the rules absolutistically and never makes exceptions.”
“The judge applied the law absolutistically, refusing to consider the defendant's personal circumstances.”
“While some philosophers argue for a flexible approach to ethics, others maintain that moral principles must be followed absolutistically to ensure social order.”
Examples
simple
“He treats the rules absolutistically and never makes exceptions.”
contextual
“The judge applied the law absolutistically, refusing to consider the defendant's personal circumstances.”
complex
“While some philosophers argue for a flexible approach to ethics, others maintain that moral principles must be followed absolutistically to ensure social order.”
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