1.
absolute, unconditional
Complete and without any qualification or exception; not relative or comparative.
絶対的な信頼を置いている。
I have absolute trust in them.
絶対的な権力を持っている。
They hold absolute power.
絶対的に正しいとは言えない。
You can't say it's absolutely right.
絶対的 is a na-adjective meaning absolute, unconditional, or complete.
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 絶対的な + noun
- Adverbial: 絶対的に (absolutely)
WORD FORMATION:
絶対 (absolute) + 的 (suffix making na-adjectives)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 絶対的な権力: absolute power
- 絶対的な信頼: absolute trust
- 絶対的な存在: absolute presence/existence
- 絶対的な価値: absolute value
CONTRAST:
相対的 (relative) is the opposite - describing things measured by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
Note: 絶対 alone can also function as an adverb meaning "definitely" in casual speech.
Related Words
Antonym:
相対的 (relative)