absoluteness — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

The fact of being finished or perfected; completeness.

2

The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope.

the absoluteness of his sovereignty, the absoluteness of his convictions

3

Absolute authority, unlimited power; absolutism, despotism.

I know no man that could produce more parts, both naturall and artificiall, fit to preserve his masterie, and to maintaine his absolutenesse, than he doth; yet is hee cleane falne from them like a childe.

4

The fact of being without qualifications or conditions; certainty, unconditionality.

5

Independent autonomy.

Collocations

1

ABSOLUTENESS + NOUN

convictions, sovereignty

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Synonyms

noun — the quality of being complete or utter or extreme

starkness
utterness

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

the absoluteness of his sovereignty, the absoluteness of his convictions

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02

I know no man that could produce more parts, both naturall and artificiall, fit to preserve his masterie, and to maintaine his absolutenesse, than he doth; yet is hee cleane falne from them like a chi

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