categorically
In a categorical mannerIn a categorical manner.: By the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
» The government categorically rejected the opposition's claims.
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2 sensesIn a categorical manner.
By the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
Near-synonyms: (sometimes synonymous) generically, classically, typically
a welfare scheme for the categorically needy
(modal)Absolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
She categorically denied all allegations of misconduct.
категори́ческиkategoríčeski
категори́чноkatehorýčno
- in an unqualified manner
Examples
7 sentencesThe government categorically rejected the opposition's claims.
I am categorically opposed to the company declaring bankruptcy.
ruЯ категорически против того, чтобы компания объявляла себя банкротом. — odexed
deIch bin kategorisch dagegen, daß die Firma Konkurs anmeldet. — Waldelfe
Yanni categorically denied his involvement.
Tom has categorically rejected that.
deTom hat das kategorisch abgelehnt. — manese
The authors state quite categorically that the female members of only a small number of species also sing.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From categorical + -ly.From categorical + -ly.
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Forms
more categorically, most categorically| Comparative | more categorically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most categorically |
regular
Synonyms
79 synonyms- in an unqualified manner:flatlyunconditionally
Antonyms
8 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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