Origin: Latin suffix -al
Categorical has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
A categorical proposition.
"In his logical lecture, the professor insisted that every statement must be treated as a categorical proposition to avoid ambiguity."
relating to or included in a category or categories
"The researcher decided that all mammals, including whales and bats, were categorical members of the class Mammalia based on their shared biological traits."
not modified or restricted by reservations
"a categorical denial"
"a flat refusal"
Absolute; having no exception.
"The manager issued a categorical refusal to extend the deadline, leaving no room for negotiation."