in a general sense, denotes a thing's being independent of, or unconnected with, any other; it is also used to express freedom from all limitation.

ABSOLUTE government, is that wherein the prince, unlimited by the laws, is left solely to his own will. See Government.

ABSOLUTE gravity, in physics, is the whole force by which a body is urged downwards. See Mechanics.

in metaphysics, denotes a being that possesses independent existence.