High-level philosophical disputes aside, the word categorical continues to sometimes describe an absolute assertion, one that involves no conditions or hypotheses—for example, the statement …

CATEGORICAL meaning: 1. without any doubt or possibility of being changed: 2. relating to a category (= a type or group…. Learn more.

Categorical definition: without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional.. See examples of CATEGORICAL used in a sentence.

Definition of categorical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Being without exception or qualification; absolute: a categorical refusal. 2. a. Of or relating to a category or categories. b. According to or using categories: a categorical arrangement of …

Oct 5, 2025 · categorical (comparative more categorical, superlative most categorical) Absolute; having no exception. quotations

If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly. The player issued a categorical assurance that he wasn't leaving the club.

Categorical means absolute, unqualified, unconditional. If you ask someone to marry you and she says maybe, you might be able to persuade her. If it's no, you might still have a chance. But if …

Synonyms for CATEGORICAL: unconditional, absolute, sheer, simple, utter, definite, total, complete; Antonyms of CATEGORICAL: uncertain, doubtful, questionable, restricted, dubious, …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 cat•e•gor•i•cal /ˌkætɪˈgɔrɪkəl, -ˈgɑr-/ also ˌcat•eˈgor•ic, adj. being without exceptions or conditions; absolute: …