categorically
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categorically
- /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ UK
Where it comes from
From categorical + -ly.
adverb more categorically · most categorically
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By the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
Near-synonyms: (sometimes synonymous) generically, classically, typically
Similar: generically, classically, typically · Opposite: instantially, on a case-by-case basis
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Absolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
She categorically denied all allegations of misconduct.
Similar: truly, wholly, totally, completely, absolutely, all-out, tout à fait, all the way, stone-cold, blind, altogether, stark · Opposite: partially, partly, in a way, to an extent
Similar: definitively, unconditionally · Opposite: exceptionally, conditionally
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: flatly, unconditionally, specifically, fundamentally, systematically, expressly, formally, explicitly, positively, dogmatically, decisively, clearly, definitively, conclusively, determinedly, radically
adverb
Similar: definitively, unconditionally · Opposite: exceptionally, conditionally
Translations
Every language
adv In a categorical manner
| Español | tajantemente, categóricamente, terminantemente, en redondo, rotundamente |
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| 日本語 | 遍く amaneku, 漏れなく morenaku, 例外無く reigai naku, 無条件に mujōken ni |
| Português | categoricamente |
| Français | catégoriquement |
| Italiano | categoricamente |
| Русский | категори́чески kategoríčeski |
adv by the use of categories
| Français | catégoriellement |
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title = {categorically},
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