categorical

adjective

cat·e·gor·i·cal ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-i-kəl How to pronounce categorical (audio)

-ˈgär-

variants or less commonly categoric

ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-ik How to pronounce categorical (audio)

-ˈgär-

: absolute, unqualified

a categorical denial

: of, relating to, or constituting a category

: involving, according with, or considered with respect to specific categories

a categorical system for classifying books

categorically

ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce categorical (audio)

-ˈgär-

adverb

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The ancestor of categorical and category has been important in logic and philosophy since the days of Aristotle. Both English words derive from Greek katēgoria, which Aristotle used to name the 10 fundamental classes (also called "predications" or "assertions") of terms, things, or ideas into which he felt human knowledge could be organized. Ironically, although those categories and things categorical are supposed to be absolute and fundamental, philosophers have long argued about the number and type of categories that exist and their role in understanding the world. 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 "all humans are mortal."

Example Sentences

He issued a categorical denial about his involvement in the deal. a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married

Recent Examples on the Web Based on extensive categorical testing and insights, our team determined the best 3-row SUVs by factoring in vehicle performance (noise, acceleration, braking, handling, etc.), safety features, roominess, ergonomics, price point and more.

Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 But if the surveillance database requires a specific number for that question, then the categorical data collected by the clinician or health department might not be included when the case report is submitted.

Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 25 July 2022 Here, Moore Ingram pointed out that two other U.S. District Courts sitting in Kentucky which had heard matters relating to his clients had allowed the law firm to make categorical claims of privilege.

Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 This is the categorical data from the larger data set, including Hungary.

Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2022 Our picks below are based on both categorical expertise and thorough tester feedback.

Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Long bones, short bones, flat bones and irregular bones are the four categorical bone types, as betterhealth.vic.gov.au explains.

Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Others, like the Travis County district attorney, José Garza, have been more direct and categorical.

New York Times, 29 June 2022 As with our reviews of home projectors for indoor use, the following roundup is based upon comprehensive categorical testing, road testing of newer models and reviewing updates to past favorites.

Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 See More

单词	categorically
释义	categorical adjective cat·e·gor·i·cal ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-i-kəl -ˈgär- variants or less commonly categoric ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-ik -ˈgär- 1 : absolute, unqualified a categorical denial 2 a : of, relating to, or constituting a category b : involving, according with, or considered with respect to specific categories a categorical system for classifying books categorically ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-i-k(ə-)lē -ˈgär- adverb Did you know? The ancestor of categorical and category has been important in logic and philosophy since the days of Aristotle. Both English words derive from Greek katēgoria, which Aristotle used to name the 10 fundamental classes (also called "predications" or "assertions") of terms, things, or ideas into which he felt human knowledge could be organized. Ironically, although those categories and things categorical are supposed to be absolute and fundamental, philosophers have long argued about the number and type of categories that exist and their role in understanding the world. 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 "all humans are mortal." Synonyms absolute all-out arrant blank blooming [chiefly British] bodacious [Southern & Midland] clean complete consummate crashing damn damned dead deadly definite downright dreadful fair flat flat-out out-and-out outright perfect plumb profound pure rank regular sheer simple stark stone straight-out thorough thoroughgoing total unadulterated unalloyed unconditional unmitigated unqualified utter very See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He issued a categorical denial about his involvement in the deal. a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married Recent Examples on the Web Based on extensive categorical testing and insights, our team determined the best 3-row SUVs by factoring in vehicle performance (noise, acceleration, braking, handling, etc.), safety features, roominess, ergonomics, price point and more. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 But if the surveillance database requires a specific number for that question, then the categorical data collected by the clinician or health department might not be included when the case report is submitted. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 25 July 2022 Here, Moore Ingram pointed out that two other U.S. District Courts sitting in Kentucky which had heard matters relating to his clients had allowed the law firm to make categorical claims of privilege. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 This is the categorical data from the larger data set, including Hungary. Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2022 Our picks below are based on both categorical expertise and thorough tester feedback. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Long bones, short bones, flat bones and irregular bones are the four categorical bone types, as betterhealth.vic.gov.au explains. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Others, like the Travis County district attorney, José Garza, have been more direct and categorical. New York Times, 29 June 2022 As with our reviews of home projectors for indoor use, the following roundup is based upon comprehensive categorical testing, road testing of newer models and reviewing updates to past favorites. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin categoricus, from Greek katēgorikos, from katēgoria — see category First Known Use 1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing categorical categorical imperative categorical imperative categorically adverb as in absolutely Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance absolutely unqualifiedly completely entirely downright totally even wholly plain all utterly fully thoroughly quite soundly basically perfectly stone generally cold heartily flat all of altogether substantially entire dead largely stone-cold out enough mostly fast all over clean principally wide mainly hands down predominantly full chiefly exactly well primarily abundantly plumb predominately overall generously through and through greatly copiously by and large more or less Antonyms & Near Antonyms partially partly just hardly scarcely slightly incompletely halfway barely superficially marginally minimally somewhat half approximately part roughly kind of See More
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categorical

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