Absolutize

Pronunciation: /ˈæbsəˌlutˌaɪz/

Definitions of absolutize

verb to make something absolute or to treat something as absolute

Example Sentences

A1 She absolutized her love for chocolate by eating it every day.

A2 The teacher absolutized the importance of studying for the exam.

B1 It is important not to absolutize one's opinions without considering other perspectives.

B2 The politician's speech absolutized the need for change in the current system.

C1 Some people tend to absolutize their beliefs, refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.

C2 The artist's work absolutizes the beauty of nature in a unique and captivating way.

Examples of absolutize in a Sentence

formal It is important not to absolutize any one perspective without considering all possible viewpoints.

informal Don't absolutize your opinion without hearing what others have to say.

slang Dude, don't absolutize your thoughts, be open to different ideas.

figurative She tends to absolutize everything, seeing things in black and white instead of shades of gray.

Grammatical Forms of absolutize

• past tense: absolutized
• plural: absolutizes
• comparative: more absolutized
• superlative: most absolutized
• present tense: absolutize
• future tense: will absolutize
• perfect tense: has absolutized
• continuous tense: is absolutizing
• singular: absolutize
• positive degree: absolutize
• infinitive: to absolutize
• gerund: absolutizing
• participle: absolutized

Origin and Evolution of absolutize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absolutize' originated from the Latin word 'absolutus' meaning 'loosed, free, unrestricted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'absolutize' has come to be used in English to refer to the act of making something absolute or unchangeable, often in a philosophical or theological context.