unconditional
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Given completely, with no limits or requirements attached.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ənkənˈdɪʃənəl
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Definition
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noun
That which is not conditional.
logic
A conditional-like structure expressing that the consequent holds true regardless of the particular value of the antecedent.
adjective
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.
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Unconditional means nothing is required in return and no limits are attached.
- un-
- not, or without
- condition
- a requirement attached to something
- -al
- relating to
Prefix function , Not — expresses absence of the quality
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: That which is not conditional.
Used this way, unconditional is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use unconditional
- “Unconditional surrender.”adjective
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Not subject to a condition.
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Synonyms
Sense: absolute
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