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absolutely.

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

10 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈap.səˌlʉʊt.lɪi/British, Southern, Standard/ˌap.səˈlʉʊt.lɪi/British, Southern, Standard
  1. In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

  2. Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.

  3. As an intensive: extremely, very, indeed.

Where this word comes from

From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.

intj/ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈap.səˌlʉʊt.lɪi/British, Southern, Standard/ˌap.səˈlʉʊt.lɪi/British, Southern, Standard
  1. Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

    Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!
    Do you want a free cookie with that coffee? Absolutely!
Where this word comes from

From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.

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