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  2. Synonym - Wikipedia

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    A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means precisely or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in a given language. [2] For example, in the English language , the words begin , start , commence , and initiate are all synonyms of one another: they are synonymous .

  3. Absolute dating - Wikipedia

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    Absolute dating is the process of determining an age on a specified chronology in archaeology and geology. Some scientists prefer the terms chronometric or calendar dating , as use of the word "absolute" implies an unwarranted certainty of accuracy.

  4. Absolute and relative terms - Wikipedia

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    Absolute terms describe properties that are ideal in a Platonic sense, but that are not present in any concrete, real-world object. For example, while we say of many surfaces of physical things that they are flat, a rather reasonable interpretation of what we presumably observe makes it quite doubtful that these surfaces actually are flat.

  5. Absolute (philosophy) - Wikipedia

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    In philosophy (often specifically metaphysics), the absolute, [a] in most common usage, is a perfect, self-sufficient reality that depends upon nothing external to itself. [2] In theology , the term is also used to designate the supreme being.

  6. Glossary of chemistry terms - Wikipedia

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    A synonym for molar mass and molecular weight, frequently used for non-molecular compounds such as ionic salts. fraction The fractionation of a mixture of liquids into its component parts, or fractions , by the process of distillation , typically by using a long vertical column attached to the distillation vessel and filled with glass beads.

  7. Absolute - Wikipedia

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    Absolute defence, a factual circumstance or argument that, if proven, will end the litigation in favor of the defendant; Absolute liability, a standard of legal liability found in tort and criminal law of various legal jurisdictions

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  9. Absolute defence - Wikipedia

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    Use of the word "absolute" sometimes causes confusion, because even in the law "absolute" is sometimes used simply as a synonym for "full" or "complete". As a term or art, however, there are many complete defences which are not customarily called absolute. Most notably, innocence, while a complete defense to a criminal charge, is not generally ...