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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“A magical, otherworldly journey that has led me to some beautiful friendships, projects and unlimited well of curiosity. When I paint each pair of candles, it feels like I’m imparting a piece of that magic.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The union agreed to a salary cap in exchange for the club owners’ agreeing to the beginnings of unlimited free agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
"Everyone agrees that innovative companies must be fostered. The problem is that the commission has made it an unlimited scope," ETUI's Meyer-Erdmann said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Those found guilty of conducting abusive conversion practices could face both an unlimited fine and prison sentences of up to five years.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
She says it reminds her of dungeons, and must have been invented by someone strict and awful with an unlimited childcare budget.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
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