unconditional
Americanadjective
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not limited by conditions; absolute.
an unconditional promise.
- Synonyms:
- categorical, unqualified, unreserved
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Mathematics. absolute.
adjective
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without conditions or limitations; total
unconditional surrender
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maths (of an equality) true for all values of the variable
(x+1)>x is an unconditional equality
Other Word Forms
- unconditionality noun
- unconditionally adverb
- unconditionalness noun
Etymology
Origin of unconditional
First recorded in 1660–70; un- 1 + conditional
Example Sentences
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“I’m touched—now I am tapped on the shoulder—now they are at my feet …” Edmonds left that evening an unconditional believer in Spiritualism.
From Literature
The resolution also called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and "comprehensive, just and lasting peace."
From Barron's
She was granted unconditional bail and a provisional date for sentencing has been set for 10 March at Cardiff Magistrates court.
From BBC
But her tournament last year was blighted by the messages sent by Dewale, who was granted unconditional bail when he appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on 9 January.
From BBC
He declared unconditional fealty to Tucker Carlson, who he said “always will be a close friend of the Heritage Foundation.”
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