Some adjectives and adverbs—such as complete, equal, final, perfect, total, unique, and universal—describe qualities that are either present in full or not at all. These absolute modifiers should not be compared or modified.
For example, you may describe something as “perfect” or “imperfect,” but not as “more perfect,” “less perfect,” or “very perfect.” You may, however, slightly modify the degree of an absolute with almost, hardly, nearly, or a similar adverb.
Incorrect: With this document included, the report is more complete.
Correct: With this document included, the report is nearly complete.
Correct: With this document included, the report is nearly complete.
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could I get a list of words used as absolute modifiers that could help me correct or use them in sentences.
It would be grateful if I received any help in this.
absolute, overwhelmed, straight, opposite, right, dead, entirely, eternal, fatal, final, identical, infinite, mortal, opposite, perfect, immortal, finite, or irrevocable
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