unconditional

[uhn-kuhn-dish-uh-nl]

adjective

1. not limited by conditions; absolute.

   an unconditional promise.

   Synonyms: categorical, unqualified, unreserved

2. Mathematics.,  absolute.

unconditional

/ ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. without conditions or limitations; total

   unconditional surrender

2. maths (of an equality) true for all values of the variable

   (x+1)>x is an unconditional equality

Other Word Forms

• unconditionally adverb
• unconditionalness noun
• unconditionality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unconditional¹

First recorded in 1660–70; un- ¹ + conditional

Example Sentences

Kenyan rights group Vocal Africa has also condemned the reported abductions and demanded their unconditional release.

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Some on the left believe that unconditional support for Israel will incur the same political cost as backing the Iraq War did in 2008.

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He reaffirmed this support a few weeks ago when he offered Moscow his "unconditional support" on the war in Ukraine.

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The defendant was released on unconditional bail until 26 September.

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Rank-and-file Democrats overwhelmingly want an end to the carnage, an end to unconditional military aid to Israel, and policies rooted in human rights and international law.

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Related Words

• decisive 
• definite 
• explicit 
• full 
• genuine 
• outright 
• thorough 
• unequivocal 
• unlimited 
• unqualified 
• unrestricted