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- Dictionarycategorical/ˌkatɪˈɡɒrɪkl/
adjective
- 1. unambiguously explicit and direct: "a categorical assurance"
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CATEGORICAL definition: 1. without any doubt or possibility of being changed: 2. relating to a category (= a type or group…. Learn more.
relating to a category (= a type or group in a system for dividing things into similar types or groups): The following categorical variables were used. The categorical distinction is fairly clear. Fewer examples. The issued a categorical denial of the report. Can you give a categorical assurance that this will not happen?
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?
CATEGORICAL definition: If someone is categorical about what they say, they say it with force and are completely certain…. Learn more.
adjective. If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly. ...his categorical denial of the charges of sexual harassment. He is quite categorical that the U.N. should only help the innocent civilian population.
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.
Definition of categorical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Categorical definition: without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional. See examples of CATEGORICAL used in a sentence.
categorical meaning, definition, what is categorical: a categorical statement is a clear state...: Learn more.
/ˌkætə ˈgorɪkli/ adverb. She categorically denied the accusation. The statement is categorically false/untrue. CATEGORICAL meaning: said in a very strong, clear, and definite way.
