Vocabulary Spotlight
Categorical
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: स्पष्ट (Spasht) – Absolute and without exception; clear-cut.
Pronunciation
[kat-uh-gor-i-kuhl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Unconditional – बिना शर्त (Bina Shart)
Related Words
Definite – निश्चित (Nishchit)
Word Origin
“Categorical” Greek aur Latin se aaya hai aur iska matlab hai “without exception”, jo kisi clear aur defined statement ke roop mein hota hai.
– “Categorical” comes from Greek and Latin, meaning “without exception,” used for clear and defined statements.
Word Family
Adjective: Categorical – स्पष्ट (Spasht)
Adverb: Categorically – स्पष्ट रूप से (Spasht Roop Se)
Usage Examples
1. Usne categorical jawab diya ke woh nahi aayega.
– He gave a categorical answer that he will not come.
2. Unhone apne faisle par categorical stand liya.
– She took a categorical stand on her decision.
Cultural Note
India mein bhi jab log apni baat par spasht aur firm stand lete hain, to uske liye categorical shabd ka istemaal kiya ja sakta hai.
In Context
Categorical ka use tab hota hai jab kisi baat ko clearly aur bina kisi doubt ke kaha jata hai, jaise court ya official statements mein.