Categorically: meaning, definitions and examples
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categorically
[ ˌkat.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kə.li ]
in a decisive and clear manner
Categorically means in a decisive and clear manner, leaving no room for doubt or interpretation. It is used to emphasize the firmness or definiteness of a statement or action.
Synonyms
absolutely, decisively, definitely, unequivocally
Examples of usage
- She categorically denied any involvement in the scandal.
- The CEO stated categorically that there would be no layoffs.
- He refused categorically to sign the contract.
Translations
Translations of the word "categorically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 categoricamente
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट रूप से
🇩🇪 kategorisch
🇮🇩 secara tegas
🇺🇦 категорично
🇵🇱 kategorycznie
🇯🇵 断固として
🇫🇷 catégoriquement
🇪🇸 categóricamente
🇹🇷 kesinlikle
🇰🇷 단호히
🇸🇦 بشكل قاطع
🇨🇿 kategoricky
🇸🇰 kategoricky
🇨🇳 断然地
🇸🇮 kategoricno
🇮🇸 afdráttarlaust
🇰🇿 категориялық түрде
🇬🇪 კატეგორიულად
🇦🇿 kategorik olaraq
🇲🇽 categóricamente
Word origin
The word categorically originates from the Late Latin word 'categoricus', which means 'pertaining to a category'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, derived from the Greek word 'kategoria', meaning 'accusation' or 'prediction'. Over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize decisiveness and clarity in statements or actions.