Absolute
/ˈæb.sə.luːt/noun
Free from imperfection; complete or perfect in itself.
Did you know?The term 'absolute' was once used in alchemical texts to denote something that was pure and undivided, hinting at its powerful implications in both magic and philosophy.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
absolutus
“Loosened, set free, or freed from limitations.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
absolutus
“Used in philosophical contexts to denote completeness or perfection.”
14th Century
Old French
absolut
“Describing something as complete or unrestricted.”
16th Century
English
absolute
“Adopted into English to describe something that is unqualified or unrestricted.”