"Absolute" meaning in English

See Absolute in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈæb.səˌlut/ [US] Audio: En-uk-Absolute.ogg Forms: Absolutes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Absolute (plural Absolutes)
  1. (philosophy) That which is totally unconditioned, unrestricted, pure, perfect, or complete; that which can be thought of without relation to others. Translations (Translations): absolut [masculine] (Polish)

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