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absolute in German

absolute in German is absolut, rein — absolute means complete and total, with no exceptions or limits.

absolute in German

absolut
adj
rein
adj
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree. [first attested around 1400]
absolut
adj
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree. [first attested around 1400]

What does "absolute" mean?

  1. adj Complete and total, with no exceptions or limits.
    "The dictator held absolute power over the country."
  2. adj Measured independently, without reference to anything else for comparison.
    "Absolute zero is the coldest temperature theoretically possible."
  3. noun Something that exists as a fixed, unconditional truth or standard.
    "Philosophers have long debated whether moral absolutes exist."
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absolute in a sentence

  • The dictator held absolute power over the country.
  • There is absolute proof that the theory is correct.
  • Absolute zero is the coldest temperature theoretically possible.
  • The absolute brightness of a star does not depend on how far away it is.

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What is "absolute" in German?
"absolute" in German is absolut, rein. absolute means: Complete and total, with no exceptions or limits.
How do you use "absolute" in a sentence?
Example: "The dictator held absolute power over the country." In German, "absolute" is absolut, rein.
Are there other ways to say "absolute" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "absolute": absolut, rein.
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