Antonyms of adj categorical

1 of 2 senses of categorical

Sense 2
categoric, categorical, flat, unconditional -- (not modified or restricted by reservations; "a categorical denial"; "a flat refusal")

INDIRECT (VIA unqualified) -> qualified -- (limited or restricted; not absolute; "gave only qualified approval")

Similarity of adj categorical

2 senses of categorical

Sense 1
categorical, categoric -- (relating to or included in a category or categories)

Sense 2
categoric, categorical, flat, unconditional -- (not modified or restricted by reservations; "a categorical denial"; "a flat refusal")
       => unqualified (vs. qualified) -- (not limited or restricted; "an unqualified denial")