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- Dictionarycategorically/ˌkatəˈɡɒrɪk(ə)li/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct: "the rules state categorically, 'No Violence'"
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in a way that is without any doubt or possibility of being changed: He categorically refused to take part in the project. Top executives categorically denied that the bank was in trouble. Fewer examples. We categorically reject the use of violence. He insisted that the report is fundamentally flawed and categorically untrue.
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. ˌka-tə-ˈgȯr-i-k (ə-)lē. -ˈgär- adverb. Did you know?
relating to a category (= a type or group in a system for dividing things into similar types or groups): The following categorical variables were used. The categorical distinction is fairly clear. Fewer examples. The issued a categorical denial of the report. Can you give a categorical assurance that this will not happen?
Categorically definition: without exception; unconditionally; absolutely. See examples of CATEGORICALLY used in a sentence.
adjective. If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly. ...his categorical denial of the charges of sexual harassment. He is quite categorical that the U.N. should only help the innocent civilian population. Synonyms: absolute, direct, express, positive More Synonyms of categorical.
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.
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.
adjective. without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial. Synonyms: downright, flat, positive. Logic. (of a proposition) analyzable into a subject and an attribute related by a copula, as in the proposition “All humans are mortal.” (of a syllogism) having categorical propositions as premises.
Definition of categorically adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
categorically. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English cat‧e‧gor‧i‧cally /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkli $ -ˈɡɔː-, -ˈɡɑː-/ adverb in such a sure and certain way that there is no doubt categorically deny/refuse etc something He has categorically denied his guilt all along.
