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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He issued a full and unconditional pardon that, because her crimes were at the state level, had no legal effect, and so he threatened “harsh measures” if she was not released.
From Salon
Tate covered hip-hop in a spirit neither of condemnation nor unconditional praise, but obvious love.
New financial muscle and new terms will provide Warner Bros. with a legally bound, unconditional and unavoidable cash offering from Paramount.
From MarketWatch
Germany was still "a country where we show unconditional solidarity -- especially when injustice prevails -- standing shoulder to shoulder wherever violence erupts", he added.
From Barron's
“An unconditional rule against recording would prevent students from gathering evidence about classroom misconduct,” Durlauf said in a post on X.
From Salon
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