Absinthism
noun
(pathol) a diseased condition resulting from excessive drinking of absinthe
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adverb absolutely; also called absotively (posilutely) Examples abso-bloody-lutely sure about jumping out of the airplane Word Origin Australian Usage Note emphatic tmesis form; colloquial modifier Absolutely: He absobloody-lutely wanted to see her again
- Absit omen
uknown may the presentiment not become real or take place Historical Examples There is a strong undercurrent of labour trade, which gives it a kind of Uncle Tom flavour, absit omen! Vailima Letters Robert Louis Stevenson I am well (absit omen) and interested in what I am in—and I embrace you all. The Letters of […]
- Absol.
absol. absolute absolutely
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- Absolute
free from imperfection; complete; perfect: absolute liberty. not mixed or adulterated; pure: absolute alcohol. complete; outright: an absolute lie; an absolute denial. free from restriction or limitation; not limited in any way: absolute command; absolute freedom. unrestrained or unlimited by a constitution, counterbalancing group, etc., in the exercise of governmental power, especially when arbitrary or […]