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Italian

categoricamente

/ka.te.ɡo.ri.kaˈmen.te/adverbC1
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Meaning

categorically

  • In an absolute, definitive, and unequivocal manner; categorically.

In a sentence

Il portavoce ha smentito categoricamente le voci di dimissioni.

The spokesperson categorically denied the rumors of resignation.

È categoricamente vietato fumare in tutti questi locali?

Is smoking categorically forbidden in all these premises?

La dirigenza rifiuta categoricamente di rinegoziare l'accordo.

The management flatly refuses to renegotiate the deal.

Usage notes

  • Frequently modifies verbs of denying, refusing, or prohibiting ('smentire', 'rifiutare', 'vietare').

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