Absolute

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Absolute may mean:

Philosophy

• Absolute (philosophy), a concept in philosophy
• Moral absolutes, the belief that there are absolute standards against which moral questions can be judged

Math and science

• Absolute value, in mathematics, the value of a real number is its numerical value without regard to its sign
• Absolute Infinite, a concept of infinity in mathematics
• Absolute (fragrance), a fragrance substance produced via solvent extraction
• Absolute zero, a temperature equivalent to 0 K, 0 R, −273.15 °C, or −459.67 °F
• Absolute address, in computing, is the precise indication of a memory location without the use of any intermediate reference
• Absoluteness, in Mathematical Logic, a formula is absolute if it has the same truth value in two different structures.

Popular culture

• Absolute (record compilation), a brand of compilation albums from EVA Records
• Absolute (production team), a pop music writing and production team
• Absolute Editions are deluxe, oversized, hardcover reprints of DC Comics series

Other

• The Absolute, a Christian Post Hardcore band from Quincy, Illinois
• Absolut Vodka, a brand of Swedish vodka
• Absolute Entertainment, the video game company
• Absolute (mixed martial arts), a weight class where any fighter of any weight can participate, only reserved for knock-out tournaments
• Absolute, in grammar, one of three degrees of comparison
• Absolute monarchy, a form of government found within a few nations
• Absolute City Center, phases 1, 2 and 3 of the Fernbrook development in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • Absolute World, phases 4 and 5 of the Fernbrook development

[edit] See also

• Absolutely (disambiguation)
• Absolution/Absolve