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Absolutely

//ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li// adv, intj

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
  2. 2
    Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.

    "Another characteristic of numbers, which does not concern their mutual relations so much as themselves absolutely, is their ability, according to the ideas of Nicomachus, to conform to geometrical arrangements."

  3. 3
    As an intensive: extremely, very, indeed.

    "But when it came to posing for publicity pictures they proved absolutely brilliant doing just what came naturally."

Adverb
  1. 1
    totally and definitely; without question wordnet
  2. 2
    completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

    "Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.

Etymology 2

From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.

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