No. 2,114 in Catalan
absolut
The Catalan word "absolut" means "absolute" in English.
In a sentence
Aquest problema sembla absolutament impossible de resoldre.
This problem seems absolutely impossible to resolve.
The word 'absolutament' is derived from 'absolut,' used here as an adverb to indicate full certainty or lack of doubt in the impossibility.
L'artista va mostrar un control absolut de la seva tècnica.
The artist showed absolute control of their technique.
Here, 'absolut' is used as an adjective to qualify 'control,' indicating complete mastery or totality.
No defensaré absolutament cap punt de vista sense evidència.
I will not absolutely defend any point of view without evidence.
In this case, 'absolutament' emphasizes the completeness or full extent of the statement, negating any partial defense.
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