unconditional — not subject to any conditions; absolute and without limitations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not subject to any conditions; absolute and without limitations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənl/
Example Sentences
- Even after I failed the exam five times, my dog still greeted me with unconditional love.
- The government demanded the unconditional surrender of the rebel forces.
- The bank offers an unconditional refund if you're not satisfied within 30 days.
unconditional
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənl/]
not subject to any conditions; absolute and without limitations
A mother hugs her muddy son with unconditional love after he ruins his clothes.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin through the element 'condition,' which comes from Latin 'condicio' (agreement, stipulation). The Latin 'condicio' itself combines 'com-' (together) + 'dicere' (to speak), literally meaning 'something spoken together' or 'a jointly agreed term.' The prefix 'un-' (not) was added to negate the concept, creating 'unconditional' (without conditions).
Breakdown
un- (not) + condition (from Latin condicio: com- [together] + dicere [to speak]) + -al (adjective suffix). The morpheme 'condition' preserves the Latin root sense of 'agreed terms,' while the negating prefix 'un-' reverses this to mean 'without conditions or stipulations.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Even after I failed the exam five times, my dog still greeted me with unconditional love.”
“The government demanded the unconditional surrender of the rebel forces.”
“The bank offers an unconditional refund if you're not satisfied within 30 days.”
“My grandmother's unconditional acceptance made me feel safe, even when I dyed my hair green.”
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