absoluteness

noun

ab·​so·​lute·​ness

¦ab-sə-¦lüt-nəs also -¦lyüt-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being absolute

the absoluteness of the dictator's decrees

Word History

Etymology

absolute entry 1 + -ness

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for absoluteness

• acuteness
• astuteness
• mootness