Absolut



Example: Seine absolute Überzeugung beeindruckte alle im Raum sehr stark.

Definition


"Absolut" describes something that is complete, unrestricted, or not subject to any conditions. It often refers to a state or quality that is total and unqualified, such as an absolute belief or absolute certainty, implying no doubt or limitation.

Etymology


The word "absolut" comes from the Latin 'absolutus,' meaning 'loosened from' or 'unrestricted.' Did you know that it originally implied something free from ties or obligations, which evolved to mean something complete or perfect in German?

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"Absolut" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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