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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Several Manhattan private-school parents said another key to getting extra time—and unlimited bathroom breaks—is enlisting a gastroenterologist to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Given that we do not support an unlimited timeframe for temporary chair designation, we cannot support this action,” they wrote.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create a "never-ending cycle", preventing deportations and causing administrative chaos.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
In the loop outside the theater are food trucks, buffets, and more than half a dozen Vancouver-area coffee, tea, and matcha pop-ups serving unlimited boutique offerings.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
We have virtually unlimited amounts of data at our fingertips at all times, and we’re well versed in the arguments about the dangers of not knowing enough and not doing our homework.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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