absoluteness

English

/ˈab.sə.luːt.nəs/, /ˈæb.səˌlut.nəs/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The fact of being finished or perfected; completeness.
  • The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope.
  • Absolute authority, unlimited power; absolutism, despotism.
  • The fact of being without qualifications or conditions; certainty, unconditionality.
  • Independent autonomy.

Etymology

Suffix from English absolute (not relative, complete, utter, independent).

Origin

English

absolute

Gloss

not relative, complete, utter, independent

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