unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
1
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditional love
2

Examples of unconditional in a Sentence

They demanded an unconditional surrender. He had an unconditional loyalty to his family. their unconditional love of their children
Recent Examples on the Web The Soviets wanted only unconditional loans to buy U.S. goods—loans that the State Department would not approve in the absence of better U.S. trade access in Eastern Europe. Benn Steil, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024 The song reassured the young boy of his strength and the unconditional love his mother had for him. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024 They aren’t brought into the world to obtain the safe passage of unconditional love and care. Holly Jones, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024 Some progressive Democrats say that to win back support, Mr. Biden must go beyond calling for a cease-fire and end unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Proponents of the campaign want a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and a clear path to Palestinian statehood. Ziad Buchh, NPR, 25 Feb. 2024 Porter opened up about the significance his mother's unconditional love had on him during an appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna in December 2023. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Above all, though, policymakers ought to rethink whether the unconditional subsidies given to higher education—fuel for the degree inflation treadmill—are really the right way to help workers get ahead. Preston Cooper, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 According to a summary of the briefing posted on X, Al-Ansari said there has not been significant pressure from the international community to force Israel to allow unconditional entry of aid into Gaza. NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unconditional was in 1666

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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconditional. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
-ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
: not limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditionally
adverb

Medical Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)

Legal Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditionally adverb

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