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categorical
cat·e·gor·i·cal [ kàttə gáwrik'l ] or cat·e·gor·ic [ kàttə gáwrik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. absolute and explicit: leaving no room for doubt, question, or contradiction
The press office has issued a categorical denial of these allegations.
2. involving categories: involving or relating to the use of categories or categorization

cat·e·gor·i·cal·ly adverb
cat·e·gor·i·cal·ness noun
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