No. 2,758 in French
catégoriquement
"Catégoriquement" means "categorically" or "absolutely," indicating something stated in a definitive or decisive manner.
In a sentence
Il a catégoriquement refusé l'offre.
He categorically refused the offer.
Here, "catégoriquement" is used to indicate a firm and definitive manner in refusing the offer.
Elle a dit catégoriquement qu'elle ne changerait pas d'avis.
She said categorically that she would not change her mind.
In this sentence, "catégoriquement" emphasizes the unequivocal nature of her declaration.
Nous devons répondre catégoriquement à de telles accusations.
We must respond categorically to such accusations.
Here, "catégoriquement" suggests responding in a decisive and unambiguous way to the accusations.
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