The spelling of the word "absolutelying not" is incorrect. In English, "absolutely" is an adverb that means "completely" or "totally." However, there is no verb form of "absolutely." Instead, the negative form of "absolutely" is simply "not absolutely." So, the correct phrase would be "not absolutely" or "absolutely not." The IPA phonetic transcription for "absolutely" is /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/, while the transcription for "not" is /nɒt/.
The phrase "absolutely not" does not have a distinct etymology as it is not a standalone word. It is a combination of two words: "absolutely" and "not".
- "Absolutely" is derived from the Latin word "absolutus", which means "freed" or "loosened". It entered English in the 14th century, initially meaning "free from restraint" or "unconditionally".
- "Not" is of Old English origin and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "niwiht", which means "no way" or "not at all".
When combined, the phrase "absolutely not" simply intensifies the negation expressed by "not", emphasizing a strong refusal or denial.