English · Word Candidate

absolutely

/ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoàn toàn, vô điều kiện

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Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

độc lập, không liên quan

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Adverb

Examples

Another characteristic of numbers, which does not concern their mutual relations so much as themselves absolutely, is their ability, according to the ideas of Nicomachus, to conform to geometrical arrangements.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồng ý mạnh mẽ

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Interjection

Examples

Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “absolutely” mean?

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

Is “absolutely” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.