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IPA/kategoʁik/
Il est catégorique, il ne reviendra pas sur sa décision.
He is adamant; he will not reconsider his decision.
Sa réponse catégorique a surpris tout le monde.
Their firm response surprised everyone.
A decisive answer that closes the exchange rather than inviting further debate.
refus catégorique
firm refusal
réponse catégorique
firm response
ton catégorique
firm tone
inflexible: Unwilling to compromise or change an opinion or attitude.
ferme: Clear, steady, and unwavering in attitude or determination.
résolu: Determined to act despite facing difficulties.
autoritaire: Imposing opinions or commands in a one-sided, domineering manner.
Qui affirme quelque chose avec fermeté, sans laisser de place au doute ni à la discussion.
The adjective entered French from Latin categoricus, itself from Greek katēgorikos, and developed from the idea of making an assertion.