Antonyms for categorically

Grammar : Adv

Spell : kat-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr-

Definition of categorically

Origin : 1590s, as a term in logic, "unqualified, asserting absolutely," from Late Latin categoricus, from Greek kategorikos "accusatory, affirmative, categorical," from kategoria (see category). General sense of "explicit, unconditional" is from 1610s. Categorical imperative, from the philosophy of Kant, first recorded 1827. Related: Categorically.

As in absolutely : adv certainly, without question
As in positively : adv absolutely, definitely
As in really : adv without a doubt
As in specifically : adv expressly, particularly
As in unconditionally : adv absolutely
As in beyond a shadow of a doubt : adv in an undoubtable way
As in flatly : adv in direct way
As in genuinely : adv really
As in verily : adv really
As in definitely : adv certainly
As in expressly : adv definitely, unambiguously

Example sentences :

If she asked him a question, he answered it categorically and clearly, if he were able.
Extract from : « Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2) » by F. Marion Crawford

He then asked her what the contents were, and she described them categorically.
Extract from : « The Romance of His Life » by Mary Cholmondeley

The matter was decided, scientifically and categorically, and no appeal allowed.
Extract from : « Myths of the Rhine » by X. B. Saintine

Answer frankly and categorically the questions I will put to you!
Extract from : « The Bee Hunters » by Gustave Aimard

The second statement we contradict by the census as categorically as the first.
Extract from : « A Defence of Virginia » by Robert L. Dabney

But as it is categorically repeated, perhaps I ought to notice it.
Extract from : « Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 2 » by Samuel J. Tilden

What is it now which is categorically commanded by the practical reason?
Extract from : « A History of Philosophy in Epitome » by Albert Schwegler

An official paper has categorically described this ceremony.
Extract from : « The Green Book » by Mr Jkai

I expected all these questions in about that order, and answered them categorically.
Extract from : « Capturing a Locomotive » by William Pittenger

Now she meant to dispose of that quickly and categorically and have it done with.
Extract from : « The Tempering » by Charles Neville Buck

Synonyms for categorically

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