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absolute
Noun
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An absolute is something that will always exist.
Death is considered to be an absolute.
absolute
Adjective
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If something is absolute, it is complete or total.
The light went out and he was in absolute darkness.
criterion
Noun
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A criterion is a principle that you use to judge something or decide about something.
The only criterion used for measuring success was school grades.