Categorical synonyms and antonyms
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Category:
Part of speech:
Definitely and explicitly stated:
Having no direct object. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(Gram.) Designating or of a present tense or past tense in which a form of do is used as an auxiliary for emphasis (Ex.: I do care, we did go)
Clear or detailed in communicating:
That cannot be doubted, questioned, or disputed; absolutely true; certain
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
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The definition of unmitigated is absolute, complete or not lessened.
The definition of unqualified is something that is complete and total.
implied (antonym)
Of something that is inferred, rather than plainly expressed.
conditional (antonym)
(Grammar) Expressing a condition or supposition.
uncategorical (antonym)
Not categorical.
qualified (antonym)
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
tentative (antonym)
The definition of tentative is not definite or final.
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vague (antonym)
Not having a precise meaning.
questionable (antonym)
Of dubious morality or respectability:
ambiguous (antonym)
The definition of ambiguous is something that is unclear or not easily describable.
equivocal (antonym)
The definition of equivocal is something having several different meanings.
Without conditions or limitations; absolute:
classificational
Of or relating to classification.
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divisionary
subdivisional
Relating to a subdivision.
typal
Of, relating to, or serving as a type; typical.
first-order (related)
normative (related)
propositional (related)
second-order (related)
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a priori (related)
dichotomous (related)
deterministic (related)
frequentist (related)
The definition of precise is exact.
certain (related)
Named but not known or previously mentioned:
definite (related)
The definition of definite is something that has limits, is clear in meaning, absolutely true and positive.
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Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied:
(Idiomatic) straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
Without doubt or question; definite:
Tending in the direction regarded as that of increase, progress, etc.
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity
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