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being absolute

1.NounSino-Korean: 絕對的

  1. 1

    being absolute

    The state of being with no conditions or constraints imposed.

    Korean definition: 아무런 조건이나 제약이 붙지 않는 것.

    • The person who received absolute support from the people in the last election became president.

    • To avoid inconveniencing citizens, the subway union's strike must absolutely be prevented.

  2. 2

    being absolute

    The state of being incomparable or unmatched.

    Korean definition: 비교하거나 상대될 만한 것이 없는 것.

    • Us amateurs playing against pros? We'll be at an absolute disadvantage.

    • Volunteer organizations are helping to solve the absolute poverty of people in Africa.

2.DeterminerSino-Korean: 絕對的

  1. 1

    absolute; complete

    Being with no conditions or constraints imposed.

    Korean definition: 아무런 조건이나 제약이 붙지 않는.

    • My younger brother became a soldier absolutely loyal to his country.

    • The candidate who received absolute support from citizens in this election was elected.

  2. 2

    absolute

    Incomparable or unmatched.

    Korean definition: 비교하거나 상대될 만한 것이 없는.

    • To the composer who devoted his whole life to music, music was an absolute value.

    • It was decided that this exam would be graded on an absolute standard, regardless of other students' scores.