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- DictionaryCat·e·gor·i·cal·ly/kadəˈɡôriklē/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct: "the rules state categorically, “No violence.”"
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 definition: 1. in a way that is without any doubt or possibility of being changed: 2. in a way that is without…. Learn more.
Categorically definition: without exception; unconditionally; absolutely. See examples of CATEGORICALLY used in a sentence.
Categorical definition: without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional. See examples of CATEGORICAL used in a sentence.
Categorically means in a way that's so clear that it's impossible to be confused or uncertain. When your sister categorically warns you against snooping in her diary, there's no mistaking what she means.
without any doubt or possibility of being changed: a categorical denial / assurance / rejection. He replied with a categorical assertion that no such offer was made. We want categorical proof. Synonym. relating to a category (= a type or group in a system for dividing things into similar types or groups):
CATEGORICAL definition: 1. without any doubt or possibility of being changed: 2. relating to a category (= a type or group…. Learn more.
categorical in British English. (ˌkætɪˈɡɒrɪkəl ) or categoric. adjective. 1. unqualified; positive; unconditional. a categorical statement. 2. relating to or included in a category. 3. logic another word for categorial.
categorically. adverb. /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkli/ /ˌkætəˈɡɔːrɪkli/ (formal) in a very clear and definite way. He categorically rejected our offer. The company categorically denied any wrongdoing. Want to learn more?
My colleagues didn't merely dislike the music, they categorically declared it wretched. by means of or with respect to a category: If a child is not categorically eligible, the child may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.
