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noun

unconditional

n.
US /ˌənkənˈdɪʃənəɫ/ UK /ʌnkəndˈɪʃənəl/ un·con·di·tion·al

  1. 01 C2 Proficiency TechnicalAcademic Science

    a statement or rule that is true no matter what else happens.

    a structure or proposition expressing that a result remains true regardless of the value or state of the preceding condition.

    Simple

    In logic, an unconditional is a statement that does not depend on a 'if' part.

    In context

    The researcher analysed the unconditional as a distinct grammatical category where the consequent holds regardless of the antecedent's truth value.

But this approach only works if those who believe in the free press – including elected officials – offer unconditional support.

The Conversation· 3 Sept 2026

In his statement, the IMO chief also called for the “immediate and unconditional release of all seafarers” held captive following piracy attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region.

UN News· 12 Aug 2026

From un- + conditional.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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