unlimited
Americanadjective
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not limited; unrestricted; unconfined.
unlimited trade.
- Synonyms:
- unrestrained, unconstrained
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boundless; infinite; vast.
the unlimited skies.
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without any qualification or exception; unconditional.
adjective
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without limits or bounds
unlimited knowledge
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not restricted, limited, or qualified
unlimited power
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finance
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(of liability) not restricted to any unpaid portion of nominal capital invested in a business
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(of a business enterprise) having owners with such unlimited liability
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unlimited
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at un- 1, limited
Example Sentences
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The IRS has six years if there are substantial omissions of income, and an unlimited amount of time to pursue tax fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
But donors can contribute unlimited amounts to outside groups, which are formally called independent expenditure committees.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
They do not have unlimited or absolute control over beneficiaries or estate property.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
The regulator told the BBC there were ongoing proceedings against some providers - and newly passed powers will allow it to issue unlimited fines to illegal children's homes.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“I’m going to ask for answers to the tests. And for extra recesses. And unlimited ketchup in the cafeteria.”
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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