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

He was released on unconditional bail to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 22 December.

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I’m so grateful for my fathers unconditional love.

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The authors found 69% of the participants who received an unconditional request to leave a review on the website chose a gift card from the retailer instead of its competitor.

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A document released by Martin on Monday said the figures would receive a “full, complete and unconditional” pardon.

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He has been granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 1 December.

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Related Words

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