Index of English words, starting with "ab"

(1) - Absolutely (adv.) In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively.

(1) - Absoluteness (n.) The quality of being absolute; independence of everything extraneous; unlimitedness; absolute power; independent reality; positiveness.

(1) - Absolution (n.) Delivery, in speech.
(2) - Absolution (n.) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
(3) - Absolution (n.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
(4) - Absolution (n.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
(5) - Absolution (n.) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
(6) - Absolution (n.) An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

(1) - Absolutism (n.) Doctrine of absolute decrees.
(2) - Absolutism (n.) The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.

(1) - Absolutist (a.) Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; as, absolutist principles.
(2) - Absolutist (n.) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the absolute.
(3) - Absolutist (n.) One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government.