Absoluteness

/ˈæbsəˌluːtnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being absolute; complete, unconditional, or free from any limitation or qualification.

Etymology

From absolute (from Latin absolutus 'finished, loosened') plus -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns). The absolute/absolute- root means 'loosened free' suggesting completeness.

Kelly Says

Absoluteness fascinates philosophers because it's nearly impossible to find in real life—even 'absolute zero' turns out to be unreachable, making absoluteness more of a useful fiction than an actual state of being.

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