categorical

Meaning

Adj

1. Absolute; having no exception.
2. Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.

Noun

A categorical proposition.

Synonyms

categoric

unconditional

absolute

explicit

flat

unqualified

positive

decisive

peremptory

express

unequivocal

unreserved

conclusive

downright

plenary

point-blank

predicative

regular

sheer

speakable

strict

unappealable

unconditioned

undeniable

unquestionable

unquestioning

utter

valid

frank

very clear

abject

straight-cut

assertive

basic

candid

categorial

clear

dead

💀

definite

formal

hard-and-fast

obligate

outspoken

perfect

plain

Translations

catégorique

kategorisch

categórico

categórico

categorico

categòric

catégoriel

κατηγορηματικός

απόλυτος

categorisch

inconditionnel

ρήτος

terminant

catégorielle

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/

Etymology

From Late Latin catēgoricus + -al. By surface analysis, category + -ical.