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categorico

/kateˈɡɔriko/adjectiveB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 21,308

Meaning

firm; categorical

  • expressed in a clear and definite way
  • allowing no doubt or exception
  • very firm in refusing or stating something

In a sentence

La sua risposta è stata categorica e immediata.

His answer was firm and immediate.

Sei davvero così categorico su questo punto?

Are you really so categorical about this point?

Non voglio dare un giudizio categorico adesso.

I don't want to give a categorical judgment now.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
categoricomasculine · singular
categoricafeminine · singular
categoricimasculine · plural
categorichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used with no, rifiuto, risposta, affermazione.
  • Stronger than chiaro; it suggests no hesitation.
  • Can sound formal or emphatic.

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