ADJECTIVE

kategorisch/kateˈɡoːʁɪʃ/categorical; absolute; unconditional

kategorisch is a German adjective that means categorical, absolute, or unconditional. It is pronounced /kateˈɡoːʁɪʃ/.

Definitions

1.expressed in a clear, definite, and unconditional way(attitude, statement)

a.absolute and not open to doubt or discussion

Sie lehnte den Vorschlag kategorisch ab.—She categorically rejected the proposal.

b.without exception or conditions

Er fordert eine kategorische Entschuldigung.—He demands a categorical apology.

Adjective Forms

Positivekategorisch

Frequently asked questions

What does "kategorisch" mean in English?
"kategorisch" means categorical, absolute, or unconditional. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kategorisch"?
"kategorisch" is pronounced /kateˈɡoːʁɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kategorisch"?
"kategorisch" is a adjective in German.

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