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categorical
01
relating to classifying concepts or objects based on the group they belong to, not specific attributes or positioning
Examples
Biological taxonomy relies on defined categorical levels like domain, kingdom, phylum to systematically name living things.
Psychologists develop categorical systems to diagnose and classify different mental illnesses.
02
absolute and explicit, leaving no room for doubt or exceptions
Examples
She made a categorical denial of all the accusations.
His response was a categorical refusal to compromise.
03
without a doubt
Examples
His categorical denial of the allegations was clear and unambiguous.
Her categorical assertion about the facts left no room for doubt.
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