unlimited

[uhn-lim-i-tid]

adjective

1. not limited; limited; unrestricted; unconfined.

   unlimited trade.

   Synonyms: unrestrained, unconstrained

2. boundless; infinite; vast.

   the unlimited skies.

3. without any qualification or exception; unconditional.

unlimited

/ ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd /

adjective

1. without limits or bounds

   unlimited knowledge

2. not restricted, limited, or qualified

   unlimited power

3. finance

   1. (of liability) not restricted to any unpaid portion of nominal capital invested in a business

   2. (of a business enterprise) having owners with such unlimited liability

Other Word Forms

• unlimitedness noun
• unlimitedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlimited¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- ¹, limited

Example Sentences

I’d argue the Brewers should be America’s team, the poster boys for how a team with smart and stable management can compete with a team with an unlimited payroll.

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Ignoring one is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution and an unlimited fine.

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That unlimited access includes a curated list of “best-fit” schools, interview preparation for the parents and students, essay guidance and deadline management.

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Our Constitution meant to ensure that no one person in American life would ever have sole unlimited power.

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And because most people don't have unlimited money to spend on food, high-protein products could be an unhelpful distraction.

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Related Words

• absolute 
• boundless 
• endless 
• immeasurable 
• immense 
• incalculable 
• indefinite 
• infinite 
• limitless 
• unconditional 
• unfettered 
• universal 
• unrestrained 
• unrestricted 
• untold 
• vast