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categorically

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //ˌkætəˈɡɑɹɪkɫi// UK //kˌætɪɡˈɒɹɪkli// cat·e·gor·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that is very clear and certain. You use this when you want to say 'no' or 'yes' without any doubt at all.

adv. in a manner that is absolute, explicit, and leaves no room for doubt or exception.


SIMPLE

She categorically denied the rumors.

CONTEXTUAL

The government spokesperson categorically rejected any suggestion that the tax laws would change before the next election.

COMPLEX

The lead scientist stated that the results were categorically conclusive, effectively ending a decade of debate within the academic community regarding the experiment's validity.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used to modify verbs of communication like 'deny', 'reject', 'refuse', or 'state'.

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