Absolute

In mathematics, "absolute" often refers to the absolute value of a number. This is the non-negative magnitude of that number, regardless of its sign. For example, the absolute value of both 5 and -5 is 5. It essentially measures "how far" a number is from zero on the number line, without considering direction. In broader contexts, "absolute" can also imply something that is certain, unchangeable, or universally true, such as absolute truth or absolute certainty, emphasizing firmness and lack of condition or limitation.