absolute表示不受限制的（14世纪后期）；也表示“与其他事物无关的”(15世纪中期)，其源自拉丁语absolutus（absolvere的过去分词，表示“释放，宣告无罪;完成，结束等）；(参见ab-) + solvere“松开，解开，释放，分离”源自PIE *se-lu-，源自反义代词*s(w)e-(参见习语)+ root *leu-“松开，分开，切断”。[2] Absolute单词起源
根据柯林斯英汉双解大词典：Absolute表示：
ADJ Absolute means total and complete. 完全的例：It's not really suited to absolute beginners.这对于纯粹的初学者们不太适合。
2. ADJ You use absolute to emphasize something that you are saying. 绝对的 [ADJ n] [强调]例：About 12 inches wide is the absolute minimum you should consider.12英寸左右的宽度是你应该考虑的绝对最小尺寸。
3. ADJ An absolute ruler has complete power and authority over his or her country. 独裁的 [ADJ n]例：He ruled with absolute power.他实行独裁统治。
4. ADJ Absolute is used to say that something is definite and will not change even if circumstances change. 确凿的例：John brought the absolute proof that we needed.约翰拿出了我们需要的确凿证据。
5. ADJ An amount that is expressed in absolute terms is expressed as a fixed amount rather than referring to variable factors such as what you earn or the effects of inflation. 绝对的 [ADJ n]例：In absolute terms their wages remain low by national standards.他们工资的绝对值根据国家标准仍然是低的。
6. ADJ Absolute rules and principles are believed to be true, right, or relevant in all situations. 绝对的例：There are no absolute rules.没有绝对的准则。
7. N-COUNT An absolute is a rule or principle that is believed to be true, right, or relevant in all situations. 绝对原则例：This is one of the few absolutes in U.S. constitutional law.这是美国宪法中少有的几项绝对原则之一。[1]