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: October 26, 2024
\kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul\ adjective
What It Means
Categorical is a synonym of absolute and definite that describes something that is said in a very strong and clear way. It can also mean "of, relating to, or constituting a category" or "involving, according with, or considered with respect to specific categories."
// The organization has issued a categorical denial about its involvement in the deal.
// The library relies on a categorical system for classifying books.
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categorical in Context
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