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absolute arguments

[/ˈæbsəluːt ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts/]
nounpl: absolute arguments
argumentos absolutos
1. Arguments or positions that are presented as unconditionally true, final, and not subject to debate or modification
He presented absolute arguments about the superiority of his theory.
Ele apresentou argumentos absolutos sobre a superioridade de sua teoria.
2. In logic and philosophy, arguments that claim universal validity without exceptions or qualifications
The philosopher rejected absolute arguments in favor of contextual analysis.
O filósofo rejeitou argumentos absolutos em favor da análise contextual.
3. In programming and mathematics, function parameters that are unconditional or non-relative values
The function requires absolute arguments rather than relative references.
A função requer argumentos absolutos em vez de referências relativas.
Synonyms
unconditional argumentsdefinitive argumentsconclusive argumentscategorical arguments
Antonyms
relative argumentsconditional argumentsqualified argumentscontextual arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos absolutos
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
argumentos absolutos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; primarily technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand on absolute arguments
rest on absolute arguments
marshal absolute arguments
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