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categorical

[kat-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-] / ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr- /


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The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It would be insulting to make broad categorical claims about the Catholic church as a whole.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth employed even more categorical language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

He said the committee was aware Royal Mail has previously denied it prioritises parcels, but it wanted "categorical assurance".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

All the air of the fourteenth floor was sibilant with the categorical imperative.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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